SAMOS E-5 No. 3
Re-entered 7 Jun 1963SAMOS E-5 No. 3 (NORAD 256, COSPAR 1962 ETA 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 1963, launched on 7 Mar 1962. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the SAMOS E-5 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the E-5 RV bus, with a mass of 600 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 SAMOS E-5 No. 3?
SAMOS E-5 No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 1963, 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 SAMOS E-5 No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
SAMOS E-5 No. 3 re-entered on 7 Jun 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAMOS E-5 No. 3?
SAMOS E-5 No. 3 was operated by SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).