ISEE 3
Re-entered 13 Aug 1978ISEE 3 (NORAD 11004, COSPAR 1978-079A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 1978, launched on 12 Aug 1978 on the ISEE C mission. It is catalogued as ISEE C. It was operated by GSFC as part of the DeltaEx programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC/FAIR on the IMP bus, with a mass of 479 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 3?
ISEE 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 1978, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1978. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ISEE 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
ISEE 3 re-entered on 13 Aug 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was ISEE 3 operational?
ISEE 3 was operational for roughly 17 years, from 5 May 1997 to 17 Aug 2014.
Who operated and built ISEE 3?
ISEE 3 was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC/FAIR (US).