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JUICE

Re-entered 14 Apr 2023

JUICE (NORAD 56176, COSPAR 2023-053A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 2023, launched on 14 Apr 2023 on the JUICE mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by ADST on the JUICE bus, with a mass of 5,963 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.

2023
launched
2023
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5,963
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Apr 2023 · on the JUICE mission
Re-entered14 Apr 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56176
COSPAR2023-053A
TypeSatellite
OperatorESA
Country / StateI-ESA
ManufacturerADST
BusJUICE
Mass5,963 kg (2,325 kg dry)
ProgrammeESA Plan
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude314 × -156,007 km
Inclination5.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to JUICE?

JUICE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did JUICE re-enter the atmosphere?

JUICE re-entered on 14 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built JUICE?

JUICE was operated by ESA and built by ADST (I-ESA).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.