DASH 2
Re-entered 12 Apr 1971DASH 2 (NORAD 624, COSPAR 1963-030D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1971, launched on 19 Jul 1963 on the Midas ETS-III F4 mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the DASH programme. The spacecraft was built by MITLL on the DASH 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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What happened to DASH 2?
DASH 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1971, 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 DASH 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
DASH 2 re-entered on 12 Apr 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DASH 2?
DASH 2 was operated by AFSSD and built by MITLL (US).