ARGON 1
Re-entered 28 Jul 1962ARGON 1 (NORAD 83, COSPAR 1961 EPS 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 1962, launched on 17 Feb 1961. It was operated by AFBMD / ACE as part of the CORONA ARGON programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA ARGON bus, with a mass of 108 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 ARGON 1?
ARGON 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 1962, 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 ARGON 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
ARGON 1 re-entered on 28 Jul 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ARGON 1?
ARGON 1 was operated by AFBMD / ACE and built by LMSD (US).