SAMOS F-1 No. 2
Re-entered 21 Oct 1973SAMOS F-1 No. 2 (NORAD 70, COSPAR 1961 ALP 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 1973, launched on 31 Jan 1961. It was operated by AFBMD as part of the SAMOS F-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the Samos bus, with a mass of 166 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 SAMOS F-1 No. 2?
SAMOS F-1 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SAMOS F-1 No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
SAMOS F-1 No. 2 re-entered on 21 Oct 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAMOS F-1 No. 2?
SAMOS F-1 No. 2 was operated by AFBMD and built by LMSD (US).