CORONA C'''-4
Re-entered 13 Nov 1961CORONA C'''-4 (NORAD 189, COSPAR 1961 A GAM 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 1961, launched on 13 Oct 1961. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 116 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'''-4?
CORONA C'''-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 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'''-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA C'''-4 re-entered on 13 Nov 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA C'''-4?
CORONA C'''-4 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).