SOLO
Re-entered 10 Feb 2020SOLO (NORAD 45167, COSPAR 2020-010A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 2020, launched on 10 Feb 2020 on the Solar Orbiter mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by ADSUK on the Solo bus, with a mass of 1,800 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 SOLO?
SOLO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 2020, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SOLO re-enter the atmosphere?
SOLO re-entered on 10 Feb 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SOLO?
SOLO was operated by ESA and built by ADSUK (I-ESA).