MULTIGROUP 3
Re-entered 7 Jul 1970MULTIGROUP 3 (NORAD 3097, COSPAR 1968-004A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 1970, launched on 17 Jan 1968 on the MULTIGROUP 3 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 3?
MULTIGROUP 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 1970, 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 MULTIGROUP 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
MULTIGROUP 3 re-entered on 7 Jul 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MULTIGROUP 3?
MULTIGROUP 3 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/CHAIL (US).