SOHO
Re-entered 2 Dec 1995SOHO (NORAD 23726, COSPAR 1995-065A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1995, launched on 2 Dec 1995 on the SOHO mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by MMST on the SOHO bus, with a mass of 1,864 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 SOHO?
SOHO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1995, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1995. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SOHO re-enter the atmosphere?
SOHO re-entered on 2 Dec 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SOHO?
SOHO was operated by ESA and built by MMST (I-ESA).