GAMBIT-3 FM-38
Re-entered 13 Jun 1973GAMBIT-3 FM-38 (NORAD 6640, COSPAR 1973-028A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 1973, launched on 16 May 1973 on the GAMBIT-3 Mission 4338 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-38?
GAMBIT-3 FM-38 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1973. 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-38 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT-3 FM-38 re-entered on 13 Jun 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT-3 FM-38?
GAMBIT-3 FM-38 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).