Delta 181 SP2
Re-entered 5 Mar 1988Delta 181 SP2 (NORAD 18849, COSPAR 1988-008C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Mar 1988, launched on 8 Feb 1988 on the Canister Cluster mission. It was operated by SDIO as part of the SDIO SS programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the SDIO Delta 181 bus, with a mass of 50 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 Delta 181 SP2?
Delta 181 SP2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Mar 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Delta 181 SP2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Delta 181 SP2 re-entered on 5 Mar 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Delta 181 SP2?
Delta 181 SP2 was operated by SDIO and built by APL (US).