POPPY 4 Charlie
Re-entered 3 May 1965POPPY 4 Charlie (NORAD 1244, COSPAR 1965-016B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 May 1965, launched on 9 Mar 1965 on the Secor Type II S/N 1 mission. It was operated by NRO / NRL as part of the POPPY programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the NRL 24" bus, with a mass of 55 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 POPPY 4 Charlie?
POPPY 4 Charlie re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 May 1965, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did POPPY 4 Charlie re-enter the atmosphere?
POPPY 4 Charlie re-entered on 3 May 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built POPPY 4 Charlie?
POPPY 4 Charlie was operated by NRO / NRL and built by NRL (US).