ESRO 1B
Re-entered 23 Nov 1969ESRO 1B (NORAD 4114, COSPAR 1969-083A) was a I-ESRO satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 1969, launched on 1 Oct 1969 on the ESRO 1B mission. It was operated by ESRO as part of the ESRO programme. The spacecraft was built by LCT on the ESRO 1 bus, with a mass of 85 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 ESRO 1B?
ESRO 1B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 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 ESRO 1B re-enter the atmosphere?
ESRO 1B re-entered on 23 Nov 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ESRO 1B?
ESRO 1B was operated by ESRO and built by LCT (I-ESRO).