SMART-1
Re-entered 9 Jul 2004SMART-1 (NORAD 27949, COSPAR 2003-043C) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 2004, launched on 27 Sep 2003 on the e-Bird mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by SSC/SAABSA on the SMART bus, with a mass of 370 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 SMART-1?
SMART-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 2004, 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 SMART-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
SMART-1 re-entered on 9 Jul 2004, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SMART-1?
SMART-1 was operated by ESA and built by SSC/SAABSA (I-ESA).