Surveyor SC-2
Re-entered 22 Sep 1966Surveyor SC-2 (NORAD 2425, COSPAR 1966-084A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1966, launched on 20 Sep 1966 on the Surveyor SC-2 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Surveyor A-21 programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Surveyor bus, with a mass of 366 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 Surveyor SC-2?
Surveyor SC-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 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 Surveyor SC-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-2 re-entered on 22 Sep 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-2?
Surveyor SC-2 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).