OSCAR 2
Re-entered 21 Jun 1962OSCAR 2 (NORAD 305, COSPAR 1962 CHI 2) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 1962, launched on 2 Jun 1962. It was operated by OSCAR as part of the OSCAR programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCAR on the OSCAR bus, with a mass of 5 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 OSCAR 2?
OSCAR 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did OSCAR 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
OSCAR 2 re-entered on 21 Jun 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OSCAR 2?
OSCAR 2 was operated by OSCAR and built by OSCAR (US).