Apollo SC020
Re-entered 4 Apr 1968Apollo SC020 (NORAD 3170, COSPAR 1968-025A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1968, launched on 4 Apr 1968 on the Apollo CM-020 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 5,689 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 Apollo SC020?
Apollo SC020 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1968, 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 Apollo SC020 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo SC020 re-entered on 4 Apr 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo SC020?
Apollo SC020 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).