AVL-802
Re-entered 11 Jun 1972AVL-802 (NORAD 5396, COSPAR 1971-067F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 1972, launched on 7 Aug 1971 on the OAR-901 mission. It was operated by SAMSO as part of the OV1 A programme. The spacecraft was built by GOYR? on the AVL-802 bus, with a mass of 1 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 AVL-802?
AVL-802 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 1972, 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 AVL-802 re-enter the atmosphere?
AVL-802 re-entered on 11 Jun 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AVL-802?
AVL-802 was operated by SAMSO and built by GOYR? (US).