Pioneer 7
Re-entered 26 Aug 1966Pioneer 7 (NORAD 2398, COSPAR 1966-075A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 1966, launched on 17 Aug 1966 on the Pioneer B mission. It is catalogued as Pioneer B. It was operated by ARC as part of the Solar Pioneer programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the Solar Pioneer bus, with a mass of 63 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 Pioneer 7?
Pioneer 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 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 Pioneer 7 re-enter the atmosphere?
Pioneer 7 re-entered on 26 Aug 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Pioneer 7?
Pioneer 7 was operated by ARC and built by TRW (US).