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Apollo CM-108

Re-entered 14 Nov 1969

Apollo CM-108 (NORAD 4225, COSPAR 1969-099A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1969, launched on 14 Nov 1969 on the Apollo CM-108 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 5,572 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
5,572
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Nov 1969 · on the Apollo CM-108 mission
Operational24 Nov 1969 · entered service
Retired24 Nov 1969 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Nov 1969 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4225
COSPAR1969-099A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAAD
BusCM
Mass5,572 kg
ProgrammeApollo II
CategorySS
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude215 × 409,386 km
Inclination30.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Apollo CM-108?

Apollo CM-108 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 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-108 re-enter the atmosphere?

Apollo CM-108 re-entered on 14 Nov 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Apollo CM-108?

Apollo CM-108 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).

Launched together

LM 6 ASRe-entered 1969
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.