San Marco B
Re-entered 14 Oct 1967San Marco B (NORAD 2761, COSPAR 1967-038A) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 1967, launched on 26 Apr 1967 on the San Marco B mission. It was operated by CRS as part of the San Marco programme. The spacecraft was built by CRA on the San Marco bus, with a mass of 129 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 San Marco B?
San Marco B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 1967, 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 San Marco B re-enter the atmosphere?
San Marco B re-entered on 14 Oct 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built San Marco B?
San Marco B was operated by CRS and built by CRA (I).