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Juno

Re-entered 5 Aug 2011

Juno (NORAD 37773, COSPAR 2011-040A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Aug 2011, launched on 5 Aug 2011 on the Juno mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the New Frontiers programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the NewFrontiers bus, with a mass of 3,625 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.

2011
launched
2011
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3,625
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Aug 2011 · on the Juno mission
Re-entered5 Aug 2011 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID37773
COSPAR2011-040A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJPL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSSD
BusNewFrontiers
Mass3,625 kg (1,593 kg dry)
ProgrammeNew Frontiers
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude262 × -38,650 km
Inclination28.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Juno?

Juno re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Aug 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Juno re-enter the atmosphere?

Juno re-entered on 5 Aug 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Juno?

Juno was operated by JPL and built by LMSSD (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.