CORONA C-8
Re-entered 26 Apr 1960CORONA C-8 (NORAD 32, COSPAR 1960 DEL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 1960, launched on 15 Apr 1960. It was operated by AFBMD / CIA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 103 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 CORONA C-8?
CORONA C-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CORONA C-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA C-8 re-entered on 26 Apr 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA C-8?
CORONA C-8 was operated by AFBMD / CIA and built by LMSD (US).