P-11 No. 4418
Re-entered 6 Dec 1971P-11 No. 4418 (NORAD 3830, COSPAR 1969-026B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 1971, launched on 19 Mar 1969 on the CORONA J-43 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH B programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/ESL1 on the P-11 H bus, with a mass of 141 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 P-11 No. 4418?
P-11 No. 4418 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 1971, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1969. 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. 4418 re-enter the atmosphere?
P-11 No. 4418 re-entered on 6 Dec 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built P-11 No. 4418?
P-11 No. 4418 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/ESL1 (US).