GAMBIT SV 951
Re-entered 18 Jul 1963GAMBIT SV 951 (NORAD 618, COSPAR 1963-028A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 1963, launched on 12 Jul 1963 on the GAMBIT SV 951 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the AFP-206 programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the AFP-206 OCV bus, with a mass of 2,000 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 GAMBIT SV 951?
GAMBIT SV 951 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 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 GAMBIT SV 951 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT SV 951 re-entered on 18 Jul 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT SV 951?
GAMBIT SV 951 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by GEVF (US).