Inspector
Re-entered 2 Nov 1998Inspector (NORAD 25100, COSPAR 1997-058D) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 1998, launched on 5 Oct 1997 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 236 mission. It was operated by DASARI as part of the Inspector programme. The spacecraft was built by DASARI on the Inspector bus, with a mass of 72 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 Inspector?
Inspector re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 1998, 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 Inspector re-enter the atmosphere?
Inspector re-entered on 2 Nov 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Inspector?
Inspector was operated by DASARI and built by DASARI (D).