Mariner 67-2
Re-entered 16 Jun 1967Mariner 67-2 (NORAD 2845, COSPAR 1967-060A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 1967, launched on 14 Jun 1967 on the Mariner 67-2 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mariner programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Mariner bus, with a mass of 245 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 Mariner 67-2?
Mariner 67-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 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 Mariner 67-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Mariner 67-2 re-entered on 16 Jun 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mariner 67-2?
Mariner 67-2 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).