SAMOS E-6 No. 3
Re-entered 25 Jul 1962SAMOS E-6 No. 3 (NORAD 342, COSPAR 1962 A ZET 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 1962, launched on 18 Jul 1962. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the SAMOS E-6 programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the Samos 201 bus, with a mass of 400 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 SAMOS E-6 No. 3?
SAMOS E-6 No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 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 SAMOS E-6 No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
SAMOS E-6 No. 3 re-entered on 25 Jul 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAMOS E-6 No. 3?
SAMOS E-6 No. 3 was operated by SAFSP and built by GEVF (US).