ACE
Re-entered 26 Aug 1997ACE (NORAD 24912, COSPAR 1997-045A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 1997, launched on 25 Aug 1997 on the Advanced Composition Exp mission. It is catalogued as Advanced Composition Expl.. It was operated by GSFC as part of the DeltaEx programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the AMPTE-CCE bus, with a mass of 785 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 ACE?
ACE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 1997, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1997. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ACE re-enter the atmosphere?
ACE re-entered on 26 Aug 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ACE?
ACE was operated by GSFC and built by APL (US).