Apollo BP-9A CM
Re-entered 22 Nov 1975Apollo BP-9A CM (NORAD 1468, COSPAR 1965-060B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1975, launched on 30 Jul 1965 on the Pegasus 3 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo BPS programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 2,000 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 Apollo BP-9A CM?
Apollo BP-9A CM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1975, 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 Apollo BP-9A CM re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo BP-9A CM re-entered on 22 Nov 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo BP-9A CM?
Apollo BP-9A CM was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).