COS-B
Re-entered 18 Jan 1986COS-B (NORAD 8062, COSPAR 1975-072A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jan 1986, launched on 9 Aug 1975 on the COS-B mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Ast programme. The spacecraft was built by MBB/AESPC on the COS-B bus, with a mass of 278 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 COS-B?
COS-B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jan 1986, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did COS-B re-enter the atmosphere?
COS-B re-entered on 18 Jan 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built COS-B?
COS-B was operated by ESA and built by MBB/AESPC (I-ESA).