DSCOVR
Re-entered 12 Feb 2015DSCOVR (NORAD 40390, COSPAR 2015-007A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2015, launched on 11 Feb 2015 on the DSCOVR mission. It is catalogued as Deep Space Climate Obsy.. It was operated by NOAA as part of the Triana programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC/OATKS on the SMEX-LITE bus, with a mass of 570 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 DSCOVR?
DSCOVR re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DSCOVR re-enter the atmosphere?
DSCOVR re-entered on 12 Feb 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DSCOVR?
DSCOVR was operated by NOAA and built by GSFC/OATKS (US).