NASA P-32
Re-entered 30 Aug 1961NASA P-32 (NORAD 173, COSPAR 1961 PHI 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 1961, launched on 23 Aug 1961. It was operated by JPL as part of the Ranger I programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Ranger Block I bus, with a mass of 306 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 NASA P-32?
NASA P-32 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did NASA P-32 re-enter the atmosphere?
NASA P-32 re-entered on 30 Aug 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NASA P-32?
NASA P-32 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).