DM 43 Sensor Module
Re-entered 25 Nov 1986DM 43 Sensor Module (NORAD 16938, COSPAR 1986-069B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 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 Delta bus, with a mass of 450 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 DM 43 Sensor Module?
DM 43 Sensor Module re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 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 DM 43 Sensor Module re-enter the atmosphere?
DM 43 Sensor Module re-entered on 25 Nov 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DM 43 Sensor Module?
DM 43 Sensor Module was operated by SDIO and built by MDAC (US).