CARRIE
Re-entered 7 May 2002CARRIE (NORAD 23031, COSPAR 1994-017B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2002, launched on 13 Mar 1994 on the P90-5 mission. It was operated by DOD as part of the NRO Sig Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by BALL on the BCP-100 bus, with a mass of 198 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 CARRIE?
CARRIE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1994. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CARRIE re-enter the atmosphere?
CARRIE re-entered on 7 May 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CARRIE?
CARRIE was operated by DOD and built by BALL (US).