Mars Exploration Rover 2
Re-entered 11 Jun 2003Mars Exploration Rover 2 (NORAD 27827, COSPAR 2003-027A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 2003, launched on 10 Jun 2003 on the Mars Exploration Rover 2 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mars Program programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL? on the MPF bus, with a mass of 174 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 Exploration Rover 2?
Mars Exploration Rover 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 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 Exploration Rover 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Mars Exploration Rover 2 re-entered on 11 Jun 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mars Exploration Rover 2?
Mars Exploration Rover 2 was operated by JPL and built by JPL? (US).