ARGON 2
Re-entered 16 Apr 1962ARGON 2 (NORAD 100, COSPAR 1961 LAM 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 1962, launched on 8 Apr 1961. It was operated by AFSSD / ACE as part of the CORONA ARGON programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA ARGON bus, with a mass of 121 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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What happened to ARGON 2?
ARGON 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ARGON 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
ARGON 2 re-entered on 16 Apr 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ARGON 2?
ARGON 2 was operated by AFSSD / ACE and built by LMSD (US).