2001 Mars Odyssey
Re-entered 8 Apr 20012001 Mars 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 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to 2001 Mars Odyssey?
2001 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 2001 Mars Odyssey re-enter the atmosphere?
2001 Mars Odyssey re-entered on 8 Apr 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 2001 Mars Odyssey?
2001 Mars Odyssey was operated by JPL and built by LMA/DENV (US).