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ISRO de-orbited its first second-generation high-resolution imaging satellite Cartosat-2, originally launched in 2007, marking a milestone for long-term sustainability of space activities.
ISRO has successfully de-orbited Cartosat-2, its first satellite in the second generation of high-resolution imaging satellites, which was launched in 2007.
Cartosat-2, which was primarily used for mapping purposes, re-entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
Weighing 680 kg at launch, the satellite operated in a sun-synchronous polar orbit at an altitude of 635 km, providing high-resolution imagery for urban planning until 2019.
The successful de-orbiting of Cartosat-2 marks a significant achievement for ISRO in ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities.
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