Discoverer 13
Re-entered 14 Nov 1960Discoverer 13 (NORAD 48, COSPAR 1960 THE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1960, launched on 10 Aug 1960 on the CORONA Diagnostic 2 mission. It is catalogued as CORONA Diagnostic 2. It was operated by USAF BMD / CIA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 120 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 Discoverer 13?
Discoverer 13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Discoverer 13 re-enter the atmosphere?
Discoverer 13 re-entered on 14 Nov 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Discoverer 13?
Discoverer 13 was operated by USAF BMD / CIA and built by LMSD (US).