Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27)
Re-entered 26 Feb 1968Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27) (NORAD 1250, COSPAR 1965-017B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 1968, launched on 11 Mar 1965 on the Secor Type II S/N 3 mission. It was operated by ACE / GIMR as part of the Secor II programme. The spacecraft was built by ITT on the Secor bus, with a mass of 18 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 Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27)?
Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 1968, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27) re-enter the atmosphere?
Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27) re-entered on 26 Feb 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27)?
Secor II S/N 3 (TR-27) was operated by ACE / GIMR and built by ITT (US).