P-11 No. 4404
Re-entered 27 Oct 1970P-11 No. 4404 (NORAD 2172, COSPAR 1966-039B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Oct 1970, launched on 14 May 1966 on the GAMBIT SV 978 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH B programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/ATI on the P-11 L bus, with a mass of 92 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 P-11 No. 4404?
P-11 No. 4404 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Oct 1970, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did P-11 No. 4404 re-enter the atmosphere?
P-11 No. 4404 re-entered on 27 Oct 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built P-11 No. 4404?
P-11 No. 4404 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/ATI (US).