INTELSAT III F-5
Re-entered 14 Oct 1988INTELSAT III F-5 (NORAD 4051, COSPAR 1969-064A) was a I-INT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 1988, launched on 26 Jul 1969 on the INTELSAT III F-5 mission. It was operated by INTEL as part of the Int3 programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the INTELSAT 3 bus, with a mass of 135 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 INTELSAT III F-5?
INTELSAT III F-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 1988, 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 INTELSAT III F-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
INTELSAT III F-5 re-entered on 14 Oct 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built INTELSAT III F-5?
INTELSAT III F-5 was operated by INTEL and built by TRW (I-INT).