GAMBIT SV 954
Re-entered 20 Dec 1963GAMBIT SV 954 (NORAD 711, COSPAR 1963-051A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Dec 1963, launched on 18 Dec 1963 on the GAMBIT SV 954 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the AFP-206 programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the AFP-206 OCV bus, with a mass of 2,000 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 SV 954?
GAMBIT SV 954 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Dec 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 GAMBIT SV 954 re-enter the atmosphere?
GAMBIT SV 954 re-entered on 20 Dec 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GAMBIT SV 954?
GAMBIT SV 954 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by GEVF (US).