Sample Return Capsule
Re-entered 9 Aug 2001Sample Return Capsule (NORAD 28453, COSPAR 2001-034D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Aug 2001, launched on 8 Aug 2001 on the Genesis mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Disc RV programme. The spacecraft was built by LMA on the Genesis bus, with a mass of 220 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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What happened to Sample Return Capsule?
Sample Return Capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Aug 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2001. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Sample Return Capsule re-enter the atmosphere?
Sample Return Capsule re-entered on 9 Aug 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sample Return Capsule?
Sample Return Capsule was operated by JPL and built by LMA (US).