ISEE B
Re-entered 26 Sep 1987ISEE B (NORAD 10423, COSPAR 1977-102B) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1987, launched on 22 Oct 1977 on the ISEE A mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA ISEE programme. The spacecraft was built by DORN on the ISEE-DTR bus, with a mass of 165 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ISEE B?
ISEE B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1977. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ISEE B re-enter the atmosphere?
ISEE B re-entered on 26 Sep 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ISEE B?
ISEE B was operated by ESA and built by DORN (I-ESA).