ERS 5
Re-entered 11 Nov 2011ERS 5 (NORAD 579, COSPAR 1963-014B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 2011, launched on 9 May 1963 on the Midas ETS-III F2 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the TRS I programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the TRS 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 ERS 5?
ERS 5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 2011, 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 ERS 5 re-enter the atmosphere?
ERS 5 re-entered on 11 Nov 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERS 5?
ERS 5 was operated by AFSSD and built by TRW (US).