Midas ETS-I F2
Re-entered 7 Feb 1974Midas ETS-I F2 (NORAD 43, COSPAR 1960 ZET 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 1974, launched on 24 May 1960. It was operated by AFBMD as part of the Midas ETS programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the Midas bus, with a mass of 1,410 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 Midas ETS-I F2?
Midas ETS-I F2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 1974, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Midas ETS-I F2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Midas ETS-I F2 re-entered on 7 Feb 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Midas ETS-I F2?
Midas ETS-I F2 was operated by AFBMD and built by LMSD (US).