AzaadiSAT-2

Re-entered 5 Dec 2023

AzaadiSAT-2 (NORAD 55563, COSPAR 2023-019B) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 2023, launched on 10 Feb 2023 on the EOS-07 mission. It was operated by SKI as part of the SKI programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC?, with a mass of 9 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.

2023

launched

2023

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Feb 2023 · on the EOS-07 mission

Operational12 Feb 2023 · entered service

Retired12 Feb 2023 · end of operational service

Re-entered5 Dec 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55563

COSPAR2023-019B

TypeSatellite

OperatorSKI

Country / StateIN

ManufacturerISAC?

Mass9 kg

ProgrammeSKI

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude434 × 446 km

Inclination37.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to AzaadiSAT-2?

AzaadiSAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did AzaadiSAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

AzaadiSAT-2 re-entered on 5 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built AzaadiSAT-2?

AzaadiSAT-2 was operated by SKI and built by ISAC? (IN).

Launched together

Janus-1Re-entered 2023

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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