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Aditya-L1

Re-entered 19 Sep 2023

Aditya-L1 (NORAD 57754, COSPAR 2023-132A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2023, launched on 2 Sep 2023 on the Aditya-L1 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the ISRO Deep programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the I2K bus, with a mass of 1,480 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
1,480
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Sep 2023 · on the Aditya-L1 mission
Re-entered19 Sep 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57754
COSPAR2023-132A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISAC
BusI2K
Mass1,480 kg (780 kg dry)
ProgrammeISRO Deep
CategoryAST
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude4,701 × 1,377,274 km
Inclination32.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Aditya-L1?

Aditya-L1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 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 Aditya-L1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Aditya-L1 re-entered on 19 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Aditya-L1?

Aditya-L1 was operated by ISRO and built by ISAC (IN).

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