ERS 12
Re-entered 5 Feb 1966ERS 12 (NORAD 675, COSPAR 1963-039B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1966, launched on 17 Oct 1963 on the Vela 1A mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the TRS II programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the TRS Mk II bus, with a mass of 2 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 ERS 12?
ERS 12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1966, 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 ERS 12 re-enter the atmosphere?
ERS 12 re-entered on 5 Feb 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERS 12?
ERS 12 was operated by AFSSD and built by TRW (US).