Suisei
Re-entered 19 Aug 1985Suisei (NORAD 15967, COSPAR 1985-073A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 1985, launched on 18 Aug 1985 on the PLANET-A mission. It is catalogued as PLANET-A. It was operated by ISAS as part of the ISAS Planet programme. The spacecraft was built by ISASM on the PLANET-A bus, with a mass of 135 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 Suisei?
Suisei re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 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 Suisei re-enter the atmosphere?
Suisei re-entered on 19 Aug 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Suisei?
Suisei was operated by ISAS and built by ISASM (J).