Surveyor SC-6
Re-entered 9 Nov 1967Surveyor SC-6 (NORAD 3031, COSPAR 1967-112A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 1967, launched on 7 Nov 1967 on the Surveyor SC-6 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-6?
Surveyor SC-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 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-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-6 re-entered on 9 Nov 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-6?
Surveyor SC-6 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).