ETS-7 Target
Re-entered 6 Jul 1998ETS-7 Target (NORAD 25424, COSPAR 1997-074E) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1998, launched on 27 Nov 1997 on the TRMM mission. It was operated by NASDA as part of the ETS programme. The spacecraft was built by TOSH on the ETS-7 Target bus, with a mass of 410 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 ETS-7 Target?
ETS-7 Target re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1998, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1997. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ETS-7 Target re-enter the atmosphere?
ETS-7 Target re-entered on 6 Jul 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ETS-7 Target?
ETS-7 Target was operated by NASDA and built by TOSH (J).