E-6 No. 2
Re-entered 11 Jan 1963E-6 No. 2 (NORAD 522, COSPAR 1963-001B) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 1963, launched on 4 Jan 1963 on the E-6 No. 2 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the E-6 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,288 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 E-6 No. 2?
E-6 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 1963, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did E-6 No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
E-6 No. 2 re-entered on 11 Jan 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built E-6 No. 2?
E-6 No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).