Surveyor SC-7
Re-entered 9 Jan 1968Surveyor SC-7 (NORAD 3091, COSPAR 1968-001A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 1968, launched on 7 Jan 1968 on the Surveyor SC-7 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 378 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-7?
Surveyor SC-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 1968, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1968. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Surveyor SC-7 re-enter the atmosphere?
Surveyor SC-7 re-entered on 9 Jan 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Surveyor SC-7?
Surveyor SC-7 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).