US-A No. 110
Re-entered 13 Jan 1966US-A No. 110 (NORAD 1867, COSPAR 1965-111A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 1966, launched on 27 Dec 1965 on the 4Ya11 (US-A) mission. It was operated by OKB52 as part of the US-A Test programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB52/KB1 on the US-A bus, with a mass of 3,600 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 US-A No. 110?
US-A No. 110 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 1966, 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 US-A No. 110 re-enter the atmosphere?
US-A No. 110 re-entered on 13 Jan 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-A No. 110?
US-A No. 110 was operated by OKB52 and built by OKB52/KB1 (SU).