Mariner 3
Re-entered 6 Nov 1964Mariner 3 (NORAD 923, COSPAR 1964-073A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Nov 1964, launched on 5 Nov 1964 on the Mariner C-2 mission. It is catalogued as Mariner C-2. It was operated by JPL as part of the Mariner programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Mariner bus, with a mass of 261 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 Mariner 3?
Mariner 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Nov 1964, 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 Mariner 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Mariner 3 re-entered on 6 Nov 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mariner 3?
Mariner 3 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).