EGRS VI
Re-entered 6 Jul 1967EGRS VI (NORAD 2205, COSPAR 1966-051B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1967, launched on 9 Jun 1966 on the Midas RTS-I F1 mission. It is catalogued as Secor II S/N 7 (TR-30A). It was operated by USA ACE / GIMRADA as part of the Secor II programme. The spacecraft was built by ITT on the Secor bus, with a mass of 18 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 EGRS VI?
EGRS VI re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1967, 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 EGRS VI re-enter the atmosphere?
EGRS VI re-entered on 6 Jul 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EGRS VI?
EGRS VI was operated by USA ACE / GIMRADA and built by ITT (US).