GAMBIT-3 FM-37
Re-entered 23 Jan 1973GAMBIT-3 FM-37 (NORAD 6321, COSPAR 1972-103A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 1973, launched on 21 Dec 1972 on the GAMBIT-3 Mission 4337 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the KH8D programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-8 bus, with a mass of 2,400 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-3 FM-37?
GAMBIT-3 FM-37 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 1973, 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 GAMBIT-3 FM-37 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT-3 FM-37 re-entered on 23 Jan 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT-3 FM-37?
GAMBIT-3 FM-37 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).