Midas RTS-I F1
Re-entered 3 Dec 1966Midas RTS-I F1 (NORAD 2200, COSPAR 1966-051A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 1966, launched on 9 Jun 1966 on the Midas RTS-I F1 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the Midas RTS-I programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the Midas RTS bus, with a mass of 1,000 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 Midas RTS-I F1?
Midas RTS-I F1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 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 Midas RTS-I F1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Midas RTS-I F1 re-entered on 3 Dec 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Midas RTS-I F1?
Midas RTS-I F1 was operated by AFSSD and built by LMSC (US).