USA 27
Re-entered 1 Jun 1992USA 27 (NORAD 18441, COSPAR 1987-090A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 1992, launched on 26 Oct 1987 on the Improved CRYSTAL 2102 mission. It is catalogued as Improved CRYSTAL 2102. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CRYSTAL 2 programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the IC bus, with a mass of 8,500 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 USA 27?
USA 27 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 1992, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1987. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did USA 27 re-enter the atmosphere?
USA 27 re-entered on 1 Jun 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built USA 27?
USA 27 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by TRW (US).