ERS 17
Re-entered 1 Jul 1968ERS 17 (NORAD 1460, COSPAR 1965-058C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 1968, launched on 20 Jul 1965 on the Vela 3A mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the ORS III programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the ORS Mk III bus, with a mass of 5 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ERS 17?
ERS 17 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 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 ERS 17 re-enter the atmosphere?
ERS 17 re-entered on 1 Jul 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERS 17?
ERS 17 was operated by AFSSD and built by TRW (US).