GAMBIT-3 FM-30
Re-entered 9 Feb 1971GAMBIT-3 FM-30 (NORAD 4874, COSPAR 1971-005A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Feb 1971, launched on 21 Jan 1971 on the GAMBIT-3 Mission 4330 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the KH8B programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-8 bus, with a mass of 2,400 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-30?
GAMBIT-3 FM-30 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Feb 1971, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1971. 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-30 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT-3 FM-30 re-entered on 9 Feb 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT-3 FM-30?
GAMBIT-3 FM-30 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).