ISRO’s PSLV C-37 Upper Stage Re-entry
On October 6, 2024, the upper stage of ISRO’s PSLV-C37 successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after launching 104 satellites, including Cartosat-2D, in February 2017. This mission set a world record, boosting ISRO’s prominence in satellite launches. The re-entry, monitored by US Space Command, occurred after the upper stage’s orbit decayed due to atmospheric drag. ISRO adhered to international space debris guidelines and aims to reduce upper stage orbital lifespans to five years, targeting a debris-free space mission by 2030 through responsible re-entry planning.
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