PARCAE 3 SSU 3
Re-entered 2 Apr 2021PARCAE 3 SSU 3 (NORAD 11745, COSPAR 1980-019G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 2021, launched on 3 Mar 1980 on the PARCAE 3 mission. It was operated by NRO / NRL as part of the SSU programme. The spacecraft was built by MM on the NOSS SSU bus, with a mass of 200 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 PARCAE 3 SSU 3?
PARCAE 3 SSU 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1980. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did PARCAE 3 SSU 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
PARCAE 3 SSU 3 re-entered on 2 Apr 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PARCAE 3 SSU 3?
PARCAE 3 SSU 3 was operated by NRO / NRL and built by MM (US).