LCS 2
Re-entered 25 Aug 1982LCS 2 (NORAD 1640, COSPAR 1965-082B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 1982, launched on 15 Oct 1965 on the LCS 2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD / MITLL as part of the LCS programme. The spacecraft was built by ROHR on the LCS bus, with a mass of 34 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 LCS 2?
LCS 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 1982, 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 LCS 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
LCS 2 re-entered on 25 Aug 1982, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LCS 2?
LCS 2 was operated by AFSSD / MITLL and built by ROHR (US).