Giotto
Re-entered 4 Jul 1985Giotto (NORAD 15875, COSPAR 1985-056A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 1985, launched on 2 Jul 1985 on the Giotto mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by BAES on the ESA Geos bus, with a mass of 545 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 Giotto?
Giotto re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Giotto re-enter the atmosphere?
Giotto re-entered on 4 Jul 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Giotto?
Giotto was operated by ESA and built by BAES (I-ESA).