DS-P1 No. 3
Re-entered 30 Mar 1964DS-P1 No. 3 (NORAD 632, COSPAR 1963-033A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 1964, launched on 6 Aug 1963 on the DS-P1 No. 3 mission. It was operated by OKB586 / PVO as part of the DS-P1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB586 on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 240 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 DS-P1 No. 3?
DS-P1 No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 1964, 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 DS-P1 No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-P1 No. 3 re-entered on 30 Mar 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-P1 No. 3?
DS-P1 No. 3 was operated by OKB586 / PVO and built by OKB586 (SU).