OPS 4360
Re-entered 12 Jun 1967OPS 4360 (NORAD 2831, COSPAR 1967-055A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jun 1967, launched on 4 Jun 1967 on the GAMBIT SV 988 mission. It is catalogued as GAMBIT SV 988. 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 OPS 4360?
OPS 4360 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jun 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 OPS 4360 re-enter the atmosphere?
OPS 4360 re-entered on 12 Jun 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OPS 4360?
OPS 4360 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by GEVF (US).