CORONA J-47
Re-entered 16 Jul 1968CORONA J-47 (NORAD 3296, COSPAR 1968-052A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 1968, launched on 20 Jun 1968 on the CORONA J-47 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA J-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4A bus, with a mass of 210 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 CORONA J-47?
CORONA J-47 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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 CORONA J-47 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA J-47 re-entered on 16 Jul 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA J-47?
CORONA J-47 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).