ARGON 10
Re-entered 26 Oct 1964ARGON 10 (NORAD 385, COSPAR 1962 A UPS) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 1964, launched on 1 Sep 1962. It was operated by NRO / ACE as part of the CORONA ARGON programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA ARGON bus, with a mass of 144 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 ARGON 10?
ARGON 10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 1964, 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 ARGON 10 re-enter the atmosphere?
ARGON 10 re-entered on 26 Oct 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ARGON 10?
ARGON 10 was operated by NRO / ACE and built by LMSC (US).