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Gemini SC10

Re-entered 19 Jul 1966

Gemini SC10 (NORAD 2349, COSPAR 1966-066A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jul 1966, launched on 18 Jul 1966 on the Gemini SC10 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Gemini programme. The spacecraft was built by MCDA on the Gemini bus, with a mass of 2,161 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.

1966
launched
1966
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,161
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jul 1966 · on the Gemini SC10 mission
Operational21 Jul 1966 · entered service
Retired21 Jul 1966 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Jul 1966 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2349
COSPAR1966-066A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMCDA
BusGemini
Mass2,161 kg
ProgrammeGemini
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude299 × 757 km
Inclination28.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Gemini SC10?

Gemini SC10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 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 Gemini SC10 re-enter the atmosphere?

Gemini SC10 re-entered on 19 Jul 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Gemini SC10?

Gemini SC10 was operated by MSC and built by MCDA (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.