CORONA C'-6
Re-entered 5 Dec 1961CORONA C'-6 (NORAD 160, COSPAR 1961 PI) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 1961, launched on 7 Jul 1961. It was operated by AFSSD / CIA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 135 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 CORONA C'-6?
CORONA C'-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CORONA C'-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA C'-6 re-entered on 5 Dec 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA C'-6?
CORONA C'-6 was operated by AFSSD / CIA and built by LMSC (US).