OSCAR 1
Re-entered 31 Jan 1962OSCAR 1 (NORAD 214, COSPAR 1961 A KAP 2) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1962, launched on 12 Dec 1961 on the CORONA C'''-5 mission. It was operated by OSCAR as part of the OSCAR programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCAR on the OSCAR bus, with a mass of 5 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to OSCAR 1?
OSCAR 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1962, 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 OSCAR 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
OSCAR 1 re-entered on 31 Jan 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OSCAR 1?
OSCAR 1 was operated by OSCAR and built by OSCAR (US).