STEP 13
Re-entered 23 Feb 1965STEP 13 (NORAD 914, COSPAR 1964-068B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1965, launched on 23 Oct 1964 on the GAMBIT SV 963 mission. It is catalogued as P-11 No. 4302. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH A programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/HRBS on the P-11 bus, with a mass of 95 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 STEP 13?
STEP 13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1965, 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 STEP 13 re-enter the atmosphere?
STEP 13 re-entered on 23 Feb 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STEP 13?
STEP 13 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/HRBS (US).