GAMBIT-3 FM-20
Re-entered 18 Mar 1969GAMBIT-3 FM-20 (NORAD 3772, COSPAR 1969-019A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1969, launched on 4 Mar 1969 on the GAMBIT-3 Mission 4320 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the KH8A programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-8 bus, with a mass of 2,250 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 GAMBIT-3 FM-20?
GAMBIT-3 FM-20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1969, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1969. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did GAMBIT-3 FM-20 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT-3 FM-20 re-entered on 18 Mar 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT-3 FM-20?
GAMBIT-3 FM-20 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).