0.1 Square Meter Target
Re-entered 29 Sep 19630.1 Square Meter Target (NORAD 638, COSPAR 1963-035B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1963, launched on 29 Aug 1963 on the ARGON 11 mission. It was operated by AFSSD? as part of the 1SMT programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC?, with a mass of 10 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to 0.1 Square Meter Target?
0.1 Square Meter Target re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 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 0.1 Square Meter Target re-enter the atmosphere?
0.1 Square Meter Target re-entered on 29 Sep 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 0.1 Square Meter Target?
0.1 Square Meter Target was operated by AFSSD? and built by LMSC? (US).