NNS O-3
Re-entered 14 Jun 1965NNS O-3 (NORAD 1303, COSPAR 1965-017A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1965, launched on 11 Mar 1965 on the Secor Type II S/N 3 mission. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the NNS N programme. The spacecraft was built by NAFI on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 54 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 NNS O-3?
NNS O-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1965, 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 NNS O-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
NNS O-3 re-entered on 14 Jun 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NNS O-3?
NNS O-3 was operated by BUWEPS and built by NAFI (US).