OPS 8386
Re-entered 9 Mar 2012OPS 8386 (NORAD 1377, COSPAR 1965-038A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2012, launched on 20 May 1965 on the DAPP 12 (Block 3) mission. It is catalogued as DMSP Block 3 F-1. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the DAPP3 programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the P35 bus, with a mass of 72 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 OPS 8386?
OPS 8386 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2012, 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 OPS 8386 re-enter the atmosphere?
OPS 8386 re-entered on 9 Mar 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OPS 8386?
OPS 8386 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by RCA (US).