NASA P-34
Re-entered 28 Jan 1962NASA P-34 (NORAD 221, COSPAR 1962 ALP 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 1962, launched on 26 Jan 1962. It was operated by JPL as part of the Ranger II programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Ranger Block II bus, with a mass of 188 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 NASA P-34?
NASA P-34 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did NASA P-34 re-enter the atmosphere?
NASA P-34 re-entered on 28 Jan 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NASA P-34?
NASA P-34 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).