GRAIL A
Re-entered 11 Sep 2011GRAIL A (NORAD 37801, COSPAR 2011-046A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Sep 2011, launched on 10 Sep 2011 on the GRAIL A mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Discovery programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the GRAIL bus, with a mass of 307 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 GRAIL A?
GRAIL A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Sep 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 GRAIL A re-enter the atmosphere?
GRAIL A re-entered on 11 Sep 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GRAIL A?
GRAIL A was operated by JPL and built by LMSSD (US).