Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Re-entered 12 Aug 2005Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (NORAD 28788, COSPAR 2005-029A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2005, launched on 12 Aug 2005 on the MRO mission. It is catalogued as MRO. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mars Program programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the MRO bus, with a mass of 2,180 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 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter?
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2005. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter re-enter the atmosphere?
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter re-entered on 12 Aug 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter?
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was operated by JPL and built by LMSSD (US).