DS-U2-D No. 1
Re-entered 23 Nov 1967DS-U2-D No. 1 (NORAD 2627, COSPAR 1966-117A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 1967, launched on 21 Dec 1966 on the DS-U2-D No. 1 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-U2-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 237 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 DS-U2-D No. 1?
DS-U2-D No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 1967, 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 DS-U2-D No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U2-D No. 1 re-entered on 23 Nov 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U2-D No. 1?
DS-U2-D No. 1 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).