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MUSES C

Re-entered 9 May 2003

MUSES C (NORAD 27809, COSPAR 2003-019A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 2003, launched on 9 May 2003 on the MUSES C mission. It was operated by ISASS as part of the MUSES programme. The spacecraft was built by ISASS? on the MUSES bus, with a mass of 489 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.

2003
launched
2003
re-entered
0
years on orbit
489
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 May 2003 · on the MUSES C mission
Operational14 Jun 2010 · entered service
Retired14 Jun 2010 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 May 2003 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27809
COSPAR2003-019A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISASS
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerISASS?
BusMUSES
Mass489 kg (359 kg dry)
ProgrammeMUSES
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude207 × -86,363 km
Inclination31.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MUSES C?

MUSES C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 2003, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2003. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did MUSES C re-enter the atmosphere?

MUSES C re-entered on 9 May 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MUSES C?

MUSES C was operated by ISASS and built by ISASS? (J).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.