Surveyor SC-5
Re-entered 10 Sep 1967Surveyor SC-5 (NORAD 2937, COSPAR 1967-084A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 1967, launched on 8 Sep 1967 on the Surveyor 5 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the Surveyor A-21A programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Surveyor bus, with a mass of 369 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-5?
Surveyor SC-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 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-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-5 re-entered on 10 Sep 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-5?
Surveyor SC-5 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).