Tesla Roadster
Re-entered 7 Feb 2018Tesla Roadster (NORAD 43205, COSPAR 2018-017A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2018, launched on 6 Feb 2018 on the Tesla Roadster mission. It was operated by SPX as part of the SpX Test programme. The spacecraft was built by TESLA on the Roadster bus, with a mass of 1,000 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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What happened to Tesla Roadster?
Tesla Roadster re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tesla Roadster re-enter the atmosphere?
Tesla Roadster re-entered on 7 Feb 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tesla Roadster?
Tesla Roadster was operated by SPX and built by TESLA (US).