CORONA J-40
Re-entered 13 Jul 1967CORONA J-40 (NORAD 2779, COSPAR 1967-043A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 1967, launched on 9 May 1967 on the CORONA J-40 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA J-2 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to CORONA J-40?
CORONA J-40 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 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-40 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA J-40 re-entered on 13 Jul 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA J-40?
CORONA J-40 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).