Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt
Re-entered 13 Jul 1966Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt (NORAD 2291, COSPAR 1966-059B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 1966, launched on 5 Jul 1966 on the Subcritical Cryo LN2 Exp mission. It was operated by MSFC as part of the Saturn E programme. The spacecraft was built by MSFC? on the Fairing bus, with a mass of 1,656 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 Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt?
Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 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 Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt re-enter the atmosphere?
Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt re-entered on 13 Jul 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt?
Subcritical Cryo LN2 Expt was operated by MSFC and built by MSFC? (US).