AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202
Re-entered 24 Mar 1968AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202 (NORAD 520, COSPAR 1962 B TAU 6) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 1968, launched on 13 Dec 1962. It was operated by SAFSP as part of the AFTRACK programme. The spacecraft was built by ATI on the AFTRACK bus, with a mass of 5 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 AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202?
AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 1968, 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 AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202 re-enter the atmosphere?
AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202 re-entered on 24 Mar 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202?
AFTRACK 27/Mission 7202 was operated by SAFSP and built by ATI (US).