NASA S-56A
Re-entered 9 Apr 1964NASA S-56A (NORAD 81, COSPAR 1961 DEL 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1964, launched on 16 Feb 1961. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Explorer AD programme. The spacecraft was built by SCHJ on the 12' Sphere bus, with a mass of 6 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 NASA S-56A?
NASA S-56A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1964, 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 NASA S-56A re-enter the atmosphere?
NASA S-56A re-entered on 9 Apr 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NASA S-56A?
NASA S-56A was operated by LARCN and built by SCHJ (US).