Able VI?
Re-entered 11 Mar 1960Able VI? (NORAD 27, COSPAR 1960 ALP 1) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1960, launched on 11 Mar 1960. It was operated by NASA / TRW as part of the Able programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the Able Probe bus, with a mass of 43 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 Able VI??
Able VI? re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Able VI? re-enter the atmosphere?
Able VI? re-entered on 11 Mar 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Able VI??
Able VI? was operated by NASA / TRW and built by TRW (US).