BepiColombo MPO
Re-entered 20 Oct 2018BepiColombo MPO (NORAD 43653, COSPAR 2018-080A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 2018, launched on 20 Oct 2018 on the BepiColombo mission. It is catalogued as Mercury Planetary Orbiter. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by ADSUK on the MPO bus, with a mass of 1,838 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 BepiColombo MPO?
BepiColombo MPO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 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 BepiColombo MPO re-enter the atmosphere?
BepiColombo MPO re-entered on 20 Oct 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BepiColombo MPO?
BepiColombo MPO was operated by ESA and built by ADSUK (I-ESA).