Mars Odyssey
Re-entered 8 Apr 2001Mars Odyssey (NORAD 26734, COSPAR 2001-013A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2001, launched on 7 Apr 2001 on the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission. It is catalogued as 2001 Mars Odyssey. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mars Surveyor programme. The spacecraft was built by LMA/DENV on the Mars Surveyor bus, with a mass of 725 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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What happened to Mars Odyssey?
Mars Odyssey re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2001. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Mars Odyssey re-enter the atmosphere?
Mars Odyssey re-entered on 8 Apr 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mars Odyssey?
Mars Odyssey was operated by JPL and built by LMA/DENV (US).