GAMBIT-3 FM-53
Re-entered 21 Aug 1983GAMBIT-3 FM-53 (NORAD 14001, COSPAR 1983-032A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 1983, launched on 15 Apr 1983 on the GAMBIT-3 Mission 4353 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the KH8E programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-8 bus, with a mass of 2,400 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 GAMBIT-3 FM-53?
GAMBIT-3 FM-53 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did GAMBIT-3 FM-53 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT-3 FM-53 re-entered on 21 Aug 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT-3 FM-53?
GAMBIT-3 FM-53 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).