ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
Re-entered 15 Mar 2016ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (NORAD 41388, COSPAR 2016-017A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2016, launched on 14 Mar 2016 on the ExoMars TGO/EDM mission. It is catalogued as ExoMars TGO. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by THALES/THALA on the Spacebus bus, with a mass of 3,732 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 ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter?
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2016, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter re-enter the atmosphere?
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter re-entered on 15 Mar 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter?
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter was operated by ESA and built by THALES/THALA (I-ESA).