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Apollo SC017

Re-entered 9 Nov 1967

Apollo 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.

1967
launched
1967
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5,537
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Nov 1967 · on the Apollo CM-017 mission
Operational9 Nov 1967 · entered service
Retired9 Nov 1967 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Nov 1967 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID3032
COSPAR1967-113A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAAD
BusCM
Mass5,537 kg (5,455 kg dry)
ProgrammeApollo I
CategorySS
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude28 × -568,650 km
Inclination30.4°

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).

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