Apollo SC017
Re-entered 9 Nov 1967Apollo SC017 (NORAD 3032, COSPAR 1967-113A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 1967, launched on 9 Nov 1967 on the Apollo CM-017 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo I programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 5,537 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 Apollo SC017?
Apollo SC017 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 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 Apollo SC017 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo SC017 re-entered on 9 Nov 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo SC017?
Apollo SC017 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).