HEXAGON SV-15
Re-entered 22 Sep 1979HEXAGON SV-15 (NORAD 11305, COSPAR 1979-025A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1979, launched on 16 Mar 1979 on the HEXAGON SV-15 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Hex III programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-9 bus, with a mass of 8,211 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 HEXAGON SV-15?
HEXAGON SV-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1979, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1979. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HEXAGON SV-15 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-15 re-entered on 22 Sep 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-15?
HEXAGON SV-15 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).