Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Re-entered 19 Jun 2009Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (NORAD 35315, COSPAR 2009-031A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2009, launched on 18 Jun 2009 on the LRO mission. It is catalogued as LRO. It was operated by GSFC as part of the NASA Lunar programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC on the LRO bus, with a mass of 1,916 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 Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter?
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter re-enter the atmosphere?
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter re-entered on 19 Jun 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter?
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC (US).