Surveyor SC-1
Re-entered 2 Jun 1966Surveyor SC-1 (NORAD 2185, COSPAR 1966-045A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 1966, launched on 30 May 1966 on the Surveyor SC-1 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Surveyor A-21 programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Surveyor bus, with a mass of 352 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 Surveyor SC-1?
Surveyor SC-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 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 Surveyor SC-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-1 re-entered on 2 Jun 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-1?
Surveyor SC-1 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).