ERTS A
Re-entered 14 Jan 1975ERTS A (NORAD 6126, COSPAR 1972-058A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1975, launched on 23 Jul 1972 on the ERTS A mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Landsat programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the Nimbus bus, with a mass of 891 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 ERTS A?
ERTS A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1972. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ERTS A re-enter the atmosphere?
ERTS A re-entered on 14 Jan 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERTS A?
ERTS A was operated by GSFC and built by GEVF (US).