AMS Luna-1
Re-entered 3 Jan 1959AMS Luna-1 (NORAD 112, COSPAR 1959 MU 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 1959, launched on 2 Jan 1959 on the E-1 No. 4 mission. It is catalogued as E-1 No. 4. It was operated by OKB-1 as part of the Luna programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the E-1 bus, with a mass of 205 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 AMS Luna-1?
AMS Luna-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 1959, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1959. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did AMS Luna-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
AMS Luna-1 re-entered on 3 Jan 1959, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AMS Luna-1?
AMS Luna-1 was operated by OKB-1 and built by OKB1 (SU).