SAS B
Re-entered 20 Aug 1976SAS B (NORAD 6282, COSPAR 1972-091A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 1976, launched on 15 Nov 1972 on the SAS B mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the SAS programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the SAS bus, with a mass of 174 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 SAS B?
SAS B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 1976, 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 SAS B re-enter the atmosphere?
SAS B re-entered on 20 Aug 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAS B?
SAS B was operated by GSFC and built by APL (US).