CORONA J-33
Re-entered 9 Jun 1966CORONA J-33 (NORAD 2181, COSPAR 1966-042A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jun 1966, launched on 24 May 1966 on the CORONA J-33 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA J programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4A bus, with a mass of 210 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 J-33?
CORONA J-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jun 1966, 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 CORONA J-33 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA J-33 re-entered on 9 Jun 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA J-33?
CORONA J-33 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).