Orbview-3
Re-entered 13 Mar 2011Orbview-3 (NORAD 27838, COSPAR 2003-030A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 2011, launched on 26 Jun 2003 on the Orbview-3 mission. It was operated by ORBI as part of the OrbView programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCM on the Leostar-2 bus, with a mass of 304 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 Orbview-3?
Orbview-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 2011, 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 Orbview-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Orbview-3 re-entered on 13 Mar 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orbview-3?
Orbview-3 was operated by ORBI and built by OSCM (US).