Mars InSight Lander
Re-entered 5 May 2018Mars InSight Lander (NORAD 43457, COSPAR 2018-042A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 2018, launched on 5 May 2018 on the Mars Insight mission. It is catalogued as Mars InSight. It was operated by JPL as part of the Discovery programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the Mars bus, with a mass of 425 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 Mars InSight Lander?
Mars InSight Lander re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 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 Mars InSight Lander re-enter the atmosphere?
Mars InSight Lander re-entered on 5 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mars InSight Lander?
Mars InSight Lander was operated by JPL and built by LMSSD (US).