Bluebell 2 Cylinder
Re-entered 16 Feb 1966Bluebell 2 Cylinder (NORAD 2014, COSPAR 1966-012B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 1966, launched on 15 Feb 1966 on the GAMBIT SV 975 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the AAS programme. The spacecraft was built by UNKUS on the Bluebell bus, with a mass of 9 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 Bluebell 2 Cylinder?
Bluebell 2 Cylinder re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bluebell 2 Cylinder re-enter the atmosphere?
Bluebell 2 Cylinder re-entered on 16 Feb 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bluebell 2 Cylinder?
Bluebell 2 Cylinder was operated by AFSSD and built by UNKUS (US).