New Horizons
Re-entered 19 Jan 2006New Horizons (NORAD 28928, COSPAR 2006-001A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jan 2006, launched on 19 Jan 2006 on the New Horizons mission. It was operated by NASA / APL as part of the New Frontiers programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the NewHorizons bus, with a mass of 478 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 New Horizons?
New Horizons re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jan 2006, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did New Horizons re-enter the atmosphere?
New Horizons re-entered on 19 Jan 2006, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built New Horizons?
New Horizons was operated by NASA / APL and built by APL (US).