Rendezvous Evaluation Pod
Re-entered 27 Aug 1965Rendezvous Evaluation Pod (NORAD 1518, COSPAR 1965-068C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Aug 1965, launched on 21 Aug 1965 on the Gemini SC5 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the TDA programme. The spacecraft was built by MCDA on the REP bus, with a mass of 35 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 Rendezvous Evaluation Pod?
Rendezvous Evaluation Pod re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Aug 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 Rendezvous Evaluation Pod re-enter the atmosphere?
Rendezvous Evaluation Pod re-entered on 27 Aug 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rendezvous Evaluation Pod?
Rendezvous Evaluation Pod was operated by MSC and built by MCDA (US).