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MAVEN

Re-entered 19 Nov 2013

MAVEN (NORAD 39378, COSPAR 2013-063A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2013, launched on 18 Nov 2013 on the MAVEN mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Mars Program programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the LM-900 bus, with a mass of 2,454 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.

2013
launched
2013
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,454
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Nov 2013 · on the MAVEN mission
Operational6 Dec 2025 · entered service
Retired6 Dec 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Nov 2013 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39378
COSPAR2013-063A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSSD
BusLM-900
Mass2,454 kg (809 kg dry)
ProgrammeMars Program
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude193 × -78,149 km
Inclination27.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MAVEN?

MAVEN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did MAVEN re-enter the atmosphere?

MAVEN re-entered on 19 Nov 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MAVEN?

MAVEN was operated by GSFC and built by LMSSD (US).

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