Venus Express
Re-entered 9 Nov 2005Venus Express (NORAD 28901, COSPAR 2005-045A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2005, launched on 9 Nov 2005 on the Venus Express mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by EADSB on the Rosetta bus, with a mass of 1,240 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 Venus Express?
Venus Express re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 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 Venus Express re-enter the atmosphere?
Venus Express re-entered on 9 Nov 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Venus Express?
Venus Express was operated by ESA and built by EADSB (I-ESA).