P-11 No. 4412
Re-entered 4 Mar 1970P-11 No. 4412 (NORAD 3114, COSPAR 1968-008B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 1970, launched on 24 Jan 1968 on the CORONA J-45 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH B programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/ESL on the P-11 L bus, with a mass of 115 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 P-11 No. 4412?
P-11 No. 4412 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 1970, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1968. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did P-11 No. 4412 re-enter the atmosphere?
P-11 No. 4412 re-entered on 4 Mar 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built P-11 No. 4412?
P-11 No. 4412 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/ESL (US).