Mariner 4
Re-entered 29 Nov 1964Mariner 4 (NORAD 938, COSPAR 1964-077A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 1964, launched on 28 Nov 1964 on the Mariner C-3 mission. It is catalogued as Mariner C-3. 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 4?
Mariner 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Mariner 4 re-entered on 29 Nov 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mariner 4?
Mariner 4 was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).