Perseverance
Re-entered 30 Jul 2020Perseverance (NORAD 45983, COSPAR 2020-052A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 2020, launched on 30 Jul 2020 on the Perseverance mission. It is catalogued as Mars 2020 Rover. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mars Program programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the Mars bus, with a mass of 1,025 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 Perseverance?
Perseverance re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 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 Perseverance re-enter the atmosphere?
Perseverance re-entered on 30 Jul 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Perseverance?
Perseverance was operated by JPL and built by LMSSD (US).