3MV-1 No. 3
Re-entered 29 Mar 19643MV-1 No. 3 (NORAD 772, COSPAR 1964-014A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 1964, launched on 27 Mar 1964 on the 3MV-1 No. 3 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the 3MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 490 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 3MV-1 No. 3?
3MV-1 No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 1964, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1964. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did 3MV-1 No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
3MV-1 No. 3 re-entered on 29 Mar 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 3MV-1 No. 3?
3MV-1 No. 3 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).