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Mariner 67-2

Re-entered 16 Jun 1967

Mariner 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.

1967
launched
1967
re-entered
0
years on orbit
245
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jun 1967 · on the Mariner 67-2 mission
Operational5 Nov 1968 · entered service
Retired5 Nov 1968 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Jun 1967 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2845
COSPAR1967-060A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJPL
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerJPL
BusMariner
Mass245 kg (235 kg dry)
ProgrammeMariner
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude184 × -105,464 km
Inclination30.3°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.