Spitzer Space Telescope
Re-entered 25 Aug 2003Spitzer Space Telescope (NORAD 27871, COSPAR 2003-038A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2003, launched on 25 Aug 2003 on the SIRTF mission. It is catalogued as SIRTF. It was operated by JPL as part of the Great Obs programme. The spacecraft was built by LMMS on the SIRTF bus, with a mass of 916 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 Spitzer Space Telescope?
Spitzer Space Telescope re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 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 Spitzer Space Telescope re-enter the atmosphere?
Spitzer Space Telescope re-entered on 25 Aug 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Spitzer Space Telescope?
Spitzer Space Telescope was operated by JPL and built by LMMS (US).