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Chandrayaan-3 Lander

Re-entered 1 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Lander (NORAD 57320, COSPAR 2023-098A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2023, launched on 14 Jul 2023 on the Chandrayaan-3 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Chandrayaan programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the CH2L bus, with a mass of 1,724 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
0
years on orbit
1,724
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jul 2023 · on the Chandrayaan-3 mission
Operational4 Sep 2023 · entered service
Retired4 Sep 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Aug 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57320
COSPAR2023-098A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISAC
BusCH2L
Mass1,724 kg (600 kg dry)
ProgrammeChandrayaan
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude138 × 36,305 km
Inclination21.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Chandrayaan-3 Lander?

Chandrayaan-3 Lander re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 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 Chandrayaan-3 Lander re-enter the atmosphere?

Chandrayaan-3 Lander re-entered on 1 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Chandrayaan-3 Lander?

Chandrayaan-3 Lander was operated by ISRO and built by ISAC (IN).

Launched together

Chandrayaan-3 OrbiterRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.