HEXAGON SV-19
Re-entered 18 Oct 1984HEXAGON SV-19 (NORAD 15063, COSPAR 1984-065A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 1984, launched on 25 Jun 1984 on the HEXAGON SV-19 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 6,320 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-19?
HEXAGON SV-19 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 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 HEXAGON SV-19 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-19 re-entered on 18 Oct 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-19?
HEXAGON SV-19 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).