LISA Pathfinder
Re-entered 12 Dec 2015LISA Pathfinder (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 is catalogued as LISA. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to LISA Pathfinder?
LISA Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder re-enter the atmosphere?
LISA Pathfinder re-entered on 12 Dec 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LISA Pathfinder?
LISA Pathfinder was operated by ESA and built by ADSUK (I-ESA).