India-Bhutan Satellite
Re-entered 13 Jun 2024India-Bhutan Satellite (NORAD 54365, COSPAR 2022-158E) was a BT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2024, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the PSLV Rideshare 19 mission. It was operated by BTDITT / ISRO as part of the INS programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the INS-2 bus, with a mass of 18 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to India-Bhutan Satellite?
India-Bhutan Satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did India-Bhutan Satellite re-enter the atmosphere?
India-Bhutan Satellite re-entered on 13 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built India-Bhutan Satellite?
India-Bhutan Satellite was operated by BTDITT / ISRO and built by ISAC (BT).