Mimosa
Re-entered 11 Dec 2011Mimosa (NORAD 27841, COSPAR 2003-031B) was a CZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2011, launched on 30 Jun 2003 on the Mimosa mission. It was operated by AUCZ as part of the Magion programme. The spacecraft was built by SDLP on the Mimosa bus, with a mass of 65 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 Mimosa?
Mimosa re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 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 Mimosa re-enter the atmosphere?
Mimosa re-entered on 11 Dec 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mimosa?
Mimosa was operated by AUCZ and built by SDLP (CZ).