NASA S-55C
Re-entered 29 Jun 1983NASA S-55C (NORAD 924, COSPAR 1964-074A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 1983, launched on 6 Nov 1964 on the NASA S-55C mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Explorer MME programme. The spacecraft was built by LARCN on the S-55 bus, with a mass of 96 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 NASA S-55C?
NASA S-55C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 1983, 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 NASA S-55C re-enter the atmosphere?
NASA S-55C re-entered on 29 Jun 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NASA S-55C?
NASA S-55C was operated by LARCN and built by LARCN (US).