Project 102 Group 0-D
Re-entered 9 Mar 1962Project 102 Group 0-D (NORAD 242, COSPAR 1962 DEL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 1962, launched on 21 Feb 1962. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the SAMOS F-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/CHAIL on the SAMOS F-1 bus, with a mass of 289 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 Project 102 Group 0-D?
Project 102 Group 0-D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 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 Project 102 Group 0-D re-enter the atmosphere?
Project 102 Group 0-D re-entered on 9 Mar 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Project 102 Group 0-D?
Project 102 Group 0-D was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/CHAIL (US).