INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E)
Re-entered 24 Oct 1984INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E) (NORAD 15034, COSPAR 1984-057A) was a I-INT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1984, launched on 9 Jun 1984 on the INTELSAT V F9 mission. It was operated by INTEL as part of the Int5 programme. The spacecraft was built by FORDA on the FS INTELSAT 5 bus, with a mass of 1,092 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 INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E)?
INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1984, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1984. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E) re-enter the atmosphere?
INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E) re-entered on 24 Oct 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E)?
INTELSAT V F9 (MCS-E) was operated by INTEL and built by FORDA (I-INT).