QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5)
Re-entered 8 Feb 2001QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5) (NORAD 10993, COSPAR 1978-075A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Feb 2001, launched on 5 Aug 1978 on the SDS 3 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the SDS programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the SDS bus, with a mass of 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 QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5)?
QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Feb 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1978. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5) re-enter the atmosphere?
QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5) re-entered on 8 Feb 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5)?
QUASAR 3 (or JUMPSEAT 5) was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by HSES (US).