Apollo CM-106
Re-entered 18 May 1969Apollo CM-106 (NORAD 3941, COSPAR 1969-043A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 1969, launched on 18 May 1969 on the Apollo CM-106 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo II programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 5,505 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 CM-106?
Apollo CM-106 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 1969, 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 Apollo CM-106 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo CM-106 re-entered on 18 May 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo CM-106?
Apollo CM-106 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).