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CORONA J-34

Re-entered 2 Feb 1967

CORONA J-34 (NORAD 2642, COSPAR 1967-002A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 1967, launched on 14 Jan 1967 on the CORONA J-34 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.

1967
launched
1967
re-entered
0
years on orbit
210
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jan 1967 · on the CORONA J-34 mission
Operational26 Jan 1967 · entered service
Retired26 Jan 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Feb 1967 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2642
COSPAR1967-002A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / CIA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC
BusCORONA KH-4A
Mass210 kg
ProgrammeCORONA J
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude174 × 359 km
Inclination80.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CORONA J-34?

CORONA J-34 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 1967, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1967. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did CORONA J-34 re-enter the atmosphere?

CORONA J-34 re-entered on 2 Feb 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CORONA J-34?

CORONA J-34 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.