MarCO-B
Re-entered 5 May 2018MarCO-B (NORAD 43459, COSPAR 2018-042C) 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 Cube One. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mars Cubesat programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 13.5 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 MarCO-B?
MarCO-B 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 MarCO-B re-enter the atmosphere?
MarCO-B re-entered on 5 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MarCO-B?
MarCO-B was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).