Lunar Orbiter V
Re-entered 4 Aug 1967Lunar Orbiter V (NORAD 2907, COSPAR 1967-075A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 1967, launched on 1 Aug 1967 on the Lunar Orbiter E mission. It is catalogued as LO-E. It was operated by NASA LaRC as part of the LO programme. The spacecraft was built by BOKT on the Lunar Orbiter bus, with a mass of 392 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 Lunar Orbiter V?
Lunar Orbiter V re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 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 Lunar Orbiter V re-enter the atmosphere?
Lunar Orbiter V re-entered on 4 Aug 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lunar Orbiter V?
Lunar Orbiter V was operated by NASA LaRC and built by BOKT (US).