Payload Adapter System
Re-entered 5 Sep 1986Payload Adapter System (NORAD 16937, COSPAR 1986-069A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 1986, launched on 5 Sep 1986 on the Payload Adapter System mission. It was operated by SDIO as part of the SDIO Delta programme. The spacecraft was built by MDAC on the SDIO PAS bus, with a mass of 1,100 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 Payload Adapter System?
Payload Adapter System re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 1986, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1986. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Payload Adapter System re-enter the atmosphere?
Payload Adapter System re-entered on 5 Sep 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Payload Adapter System?
Payload Adapter System was operated by SDIO and built by MDAC (US).