OV1-16
Re-entered 19 Aug 1968OV1-16 (NORAD 3319, COSPAR 1968-059B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 1968, launched on 11 Jul 1968 on the OV1-15S mission. It is catalogued as Cannonball. It was operated by USAF OAR as part of the OV1 A programme. The spacecraft was built by AFCRL on the LOADS bus, with a mass of 273 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 OV1-16?
OV1-16 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 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 OV1-16 re-enter the atmosphere?
OV1-16 re-entered on 19 Aug 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OV1-16?
OV1-16 was operated by USAF OAR and built by AFCRL (US).