LISA
Re-entered 12 Dec 2015LISA (NORAD 41043, COSPAR 2015-070A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 2015, launched on 3 Dec 2015 on the LPF mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by ADSUK on the Lisa bus, with a mass of 486 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.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to LISA?
LISA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 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 LISA re-enter the atmosphere?
LISA re-entered on 12 Dec 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LISA?
LISA was operated by ESA and built by ADSUK (I-ESA).