Dummy subsatellite?
Re-entered 17 Jul 1960Dummy subsatellite? (NORAD 33, COSPAR 1960 GAM 3) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 1960, launched on 13 Apr 1960. It was operated by APL as part of the GRAB programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the Dummy bus, with a mass of 2 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 Dummy subsatellite??
Dummy subsatellite? re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dummy subsatellite? re-enter the atmosphere?
Dummy subsatellite? re-entered on 17 Jul 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dummy subsatellite??
Dummy subsatellite? was operated by APL and built by APL (US).