ITV 2 Canister
Re-entered 23 Feb 1987ITV 2 Canister (NORAD 17257, COSPAR 1985-114E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1987, launched on 13 Dec 1985 on the ITV 1 mission. It was operated by AFSD as part of the ITV programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA?, with a mass of 20 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 ITV 2 Canister?
ITV 2 Canister re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ITV 2 Canister re-enter the atmosphere?
ITV 2 Canister re-entered on 23 Feb 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ITV 2 Canister?
ITV 2 Canister was operated by AFSD and built by RCA? (US).