AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW)
Re-entered 3 Nov 1962AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW) (NORAD 259, COSPAR 1962 ETA 3) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 1962, launched on 7 Mar 1962. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the AFTRACK programme. The spacecraft was built by CHAIL on the AFTRACK bus, with a mass of 5 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 AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW)?
AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 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 AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW) re-enter the atmosphere?
AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW) re-entered on 3 Nov 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW)?
AFTRACK 21 (S.T. LOW) was operated by SAFSP and built by CHAIL (US).