CORONA C'-9
Re-entered 7 Dec 1962CORONA C'-9 (NORAD 197, COSPAR 1961 A EPS 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 1962, launched on 5 Nov 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 133 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'-9?
CORONA C'-9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 1962, 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'-9 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA C'-9 re-entered on 7 Dec 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA C'-9?
CORONA C'-9 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).