Landsat B
Re-entered 1 Jan 1983Landsat B (NORAD 7615, COSPAR 1975-004A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1983, launched on 22 Jan 1975 on the Landsat B mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the Landsat programme. The spacecraft was built by GEVF on the Nimbus bus, with a mass of 953 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 Landsat B?
Landsat B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Landsat B re-enter the atmosphere?
Landsat B re-entered on 1 Jan 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Landsat B?
Landsat B was operated by GSFC and built by GEVF (US).