CORONA M-1
Re-entered 21 Mar 1962CORONA M-1 (NORAD 247, COSPAR 1962 EPS 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 1962, launched on 27 Feb 1962. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA M programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4 bus, with a mass of 184 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 M-1?
CORONA M-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CORONA M-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA M-1 re-entered on 21 Mar 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA M-1?
CORONA M-1 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).