Pageos A (RCS 1.5)
Re-entered 2 Sep 2016Pageos A (RCS 1.5) (NORAD 2253, COSPAR 1966-056A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2016, launched on 24 Jun 1966 on the Pageos A mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Pageos programme. The spacecraft was built by SCHJ on the Echo 100' bus, with a mass of 67 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 Pageos A (RCS 1.5)?
Pageos A (RCS 1.5) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2016, 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 Pageos A (RCS 1.5) re-enter the atmosphere?
Pageos A (RCS 1.5) re-entered on 2 Sep 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Pageos A (RCS 1.5)?
Pageos A (RCS 1.5) was operated by LARCN and built by SCHJ (US).