Dawn
Re-entered 27 Sep 2007Dawn (NORAD 32249, COSPAR 2007-043A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 2007, launched on 27 Sep 2007 on the Dawn mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Discovery programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD on the LEOStar-3? bus, with a mass of 1,218 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 Dawn?
Dawn re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dawn re-enter the atmosphere?
Dawn re-entered on 27 Sep 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dawn?
Dawn was operated by JPL and built by OSCD (US).