Pegasus 2
Re-entered 3 Nov 1979Pegasus 2 (NORAD 1381, COSPAR 1965-039A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 1979, launched on 25 May 1965 on the Pegasus 2 mission. It was operated by MSFC as part of the Pegasus programme. The spacecraft was built by FAIRH on the Pegasus bus, with a mass of 1,400 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 Pegasus 2?
Pegasus 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 1979, 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 Pegasus 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Pegasus 2 re-entered on 3 Nov 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Pegasus 2?
Pegasus 2 was operated by MSFC and built by FAIRH (US).