Mars Express
Re-entered 3 Jun 2003Mars Express (NORAD 27816, COSPAR 2003-022A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jun 2003, launched on 2 Jun 2003 on the Mars Express mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by ASTD on the Rosetta bus, with a mass of 1,117 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 Mars Express?
Mars Express re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jun 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 Mars Express re-enter the atmosphere?
Mars Express re-entered on 3 Jun 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mars Express?
Mars Express was operated by ESA and built by ASTD (I-ESA).