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LO-E

Re-entered 4 Aug 1967

LO-E (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 was operated by LARCN 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.

1967
launched
1967
re-entered
0
years on orbit
392
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Aug 1967 · on the Lunar Orbiter E mission
Operational31 Jan 1968 · entered service
Retired31 Jan 1968 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Aug 1967 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID2907
COSPAR1967-075A
TypeSatellite
OperatorLARCN
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOKT
BusLunar Orbiter
Mass392 kg (270 kg dry)
ProgrammeLO
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude187 × 367,917 km
Inclination31.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to LO-E?

LO-E 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 LO-E re-enter the atmosphere?

LO-E re-entered on 4 Aug 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built LO-E?

LO-E was operated by LARCN and built by BOKT (US).

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