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Apollo CM-107

Re-entered 16 Jul 1969

Apollo CM-107 (NORAD 4039, COSPAR 1969-059A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 1969, launched on 16 Jul 1969 on the Apollo CM-107 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 5,491 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.

1969
launched
1969
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5,491
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Jul 1969 · on the Apollo CM-107 mission
Operational24 Jul 1969 · entered service
Retired24 Jul 1969 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Jul 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4039
COSPAR1969-059A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAAD
BusCM
Mass5,491 kg (5,380 kg dry)
ProgrammeApollo II
CategorySS
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude222 × 565,954 km
Inclination31.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Apollo CM-107?

Apollo CM-107 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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-107 re-enter the atmosphere?

Apollo CM-107 re-entered on 16 Jul 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Apollo CM-107?

Apollo CM-107 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).

Launched together

LM 5 ASRe-entered 1969
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.