KENNEN 2
Re-entered 23 Aug 1981KENNEN 2 (NORAD 10947, COSPAR 1978-060A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 1981, launched on 14 Jun 1978 on the KH11-2 KENNAN mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the KH-11 programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the KH-11 bus, with a mass of 8,556 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 KENNEN 2?
KENNEN 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 1981, 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 KENNEN 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
KENNEN 2 re-entered on 23 Aug 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KENNEN 2?
KENNEN 2 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by TRW (US).