CORONA JX-28
Re-entered 29 Oct 1965CORONA JX-28 (NORAD 1615, COSPAR 1965-079A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 1965, launched on 5 Oct 1965 on the CORONA JX-28 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA J programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4A bus, with a mass of 210 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 JX-28?
CORONA JX-28 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 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 CORONA JX-28 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA JX-28 re-entered on 29 Oct 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA JX-28?
CORONA JX-28 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).