DMSP Block 5C F-3
Re-entered 19 Feb 1976DMSP Block 5C F-3 (NORAD 8696, COSPAR 1976-016A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 1976, launched on 19 Feb 1976 on the DMSP Block 5C F-3 mission. It was operated by SAMSO as part of the DMSP 5C programme. The spacecraft was built by RCA on the DMSP Block 5C bus, with a mass of 195 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 DMSP Block 5C F-3?
DMSP Block 5C F-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 1976, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1976. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DMSP Block 5C F-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
DMSP Block 5C F-3 re-entered on 19 Feb 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DMSP Block 5C F-3?
DMSP Block 5C F-3 was operated by SAMSO and built by RCA (US).