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LM 5 AS

Re-entered 17 Jul 1969

LM 5 AS (NORAD 4041, COSPAR 1969-059C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 1969, launched on 16 Jul 1969 on the Apollo CM-107 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the LM AS programme. The spacecraft was built by GRUM on the LM AS bus, with a mass of 4,888 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
4,888
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Jul 1969 · on the Apollo CM-107 mission
Operational21 Jul 1969 · entered service
Retired21 Jul 1969 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Jul 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4041
COSPAR1969-059C
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGRUM
BusLM AS
Mass4,888 kg (2,878 kg dry)
ProgrammeLM AS
CategorySS
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude222 × 565,954 km
Inclination31.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to LM 5 AS?

LM 5 AS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 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 LM 5 AS re-enter the atmosphere?

LM 5 AS re-entered on 17 Jul 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built LM 5 AS?

LM 5 AS was operated by MSC and built by GRUM (US).

Launched together

Apollo CM-107Re-entered 1969
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.