Omega-1 No. 2
Re-entered 27 Mar 1964Omega-1 No. 2 (NORAD 707, COSPAR 1963-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 1964, launched on 13 Dec 1963 on the Omega-1 No. 2 mission. It was operated by VNIEM as part of the Omega-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Omega-1 bus, with a mass of 200 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 Omega-1 No. 2?
Omega-1 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 1964, 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 Omega-1 No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Omega-1 No. 2 re-entered on 27 Mar 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Omega-1 No. 2?
Omega-1 No. 2 was operated by VNIEM and built by VNIEM (SU).