LANYARD 2
Re-entered 27 May 1963LANYARD 2 (NORAD 578, COSPAR 1963-016A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 May 1963, launched on 18 May 1963 on the LANYARD 2 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the LANYARD programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA LANYARD bus, with a mass of 472 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 LANYARD 2?
LANYARD 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 May 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 LANYARD 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
LANYARD 2 re-entered on 27 May 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LANYARD 2?
LANYARD 2 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).