INTELSAT II F-3
Re-entered 18 Jul 2001INTELSAT II F-3 (NORAD 2717, COSPAR 1967-026A) was a I-INT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2001, launched on 23 Mar 1967 on the INTELSAT II F-3 mission. It was operated by INTEL as part of the Int2 programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-303 bus, with a mass of 75 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 INTELSAT II F-3?
INTELSAT II F-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1967. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did INTELSAT II F-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
INTELSAT II F-3 re-entered on 18 Jul 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built INTELSAT II F-3?
INTELSAT II F-3 was operated by INTEL and built by HSES (I-INT).