OSIRIS-REx
Re-entered 9 Sep 2016OSIRIS-REx (NORAD 41757, COSPAR 2016-055A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Sep 2016, launched on 8 Sep 2016 on the OSIRIS-REx mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the New Frontiers programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSS on the O-REx bus, with a mass of 2,064 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 OSIRIS-REx?
OSIRIS-REx re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Sep 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 OSIRIS-REx re-enter the atmosphere?
OSIRIS-REx re-entered on 9 Sep 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OSIRIS-REx?
OSIRIS-REx was operated by GSFC and built by LMSS (US).