GAMBIT SV 987
Re-entered 30 May 1967GAMBIT SV 987 (NORAD 2813, COSPAR 1967-050A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 May 1967, launched on 22 May 1967 on the GAMBIT SV 987 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the AFP-206 programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the AFP-206 OCV bus, with a mass of 2,000 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 GAMBIT SV 987?
GAMBIT SV 987 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 May 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 GAMBIT SV 987 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT SV 987 re-entered on 30 May 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT SV 987?
GAMBIT SV 987 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by GEVF (US).