P-11 No. 4432
Re-entered 22 Feb 1992P-11 No. 4432 (NORAD 10734, COSPAR 1978-029B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1992, launched on 16 Mar 1978 on the HEXAGON SV-14 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH D programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/ESYS on the P-11 CI bus, with a mass of 201 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 P-11 No. 4432?
P-11 No. 4432 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1992, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1978. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did P-11 No. 4432 re-enter the atmosphere?
P-11 No. 4432 re-entered on 22 Feb 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built P-11 No. 4432?
P-11 No. 4432 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/ESYS (US).