SAVANT II
Re-entered 16 May 1971SAVANT II (NORAD 4103, COSPAR 1969-079B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 1971, launched on 22 Sep 1969 on the CORONA J-46 mission. It is catalogued as P-11 No. 4419. 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 135 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to SAVANT II?
SAVANT II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 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 SAVANT II re-enter the atmosphere?
SAVANT II re-entered on 16 May 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAVANT II?
SAVANT II was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/ESL1 (US).