Surveyor SC-4
Re-entered 16 Jul 1967Surveyor SC-4 (NORAD 2875, COSPAR 1967-068A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 1967, launched on 14 Jul 1967 on the Surveyor SC-4 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Surveyor A-21 programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Surveyor bus, with a mass of 382 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Surveyor SC-4?
Surveyor SC-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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 Surveyor SC-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-4 re-entered on 16 Jul 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-4?
Surveyor SC-4 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).