MULTIGROUP 2
Re-entered 5 Jun 1969MULTIGROUP 2 (NORAD 2890, COSPAR 1967-071A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 1969, launched on 25 Jul 1967 on the MULTIGROUP 2 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the MULTIGROUP programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/CHAIL on the MULTIGROUP bus, with a mass of 600 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 MULTIGROUP 2?
MULTIGROUP 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 1969, 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 MULTIGROUP 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
MULTIGROUP 2 re-entered on 5 Jun 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MULTIGROUP 2?
MULTIGROUP 2 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/CHAIL (US).