ERS 13
Re-entered 1 Jul 1966ERS 13 (NORAD 838, COSPAR 1964-040C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 1966, launched on 17 Jul 1964 on the Vela 2A mission. It was operated by AFSSD as part of the TRS II programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the TRS Mk II bus, with a mass of 2 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 ERS 13?
ERS 13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 1966, 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 ERS 13 re-enter the atmosphere?
ERS 13 re-entered on 1 Jul 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ERS 13?
ERS 13 was operated by AFSSD and built by TRW (US).