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Peole

Re-entered 16 Jun 1980

Peole (NORAD 4801, COSPAR 1970-109A) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 1980, launched on 12 Dec 1970 on the Peole mission. It was operated by CNES as part of the CNES US programme. The spacecraft was built by AESPC on the FR-2 bus, with a mass of 57 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.

1970
launched
1980
re-entered
10
years on orbit
57
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Dec 1970 · on the Peole mission
Operational30 Mar 1971 · entered service
Retired30 Mar 1971 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Jun 1980 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID4801
COSPAR1970-109A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerAESPC
BusFR-2
Mass57 kg
ProgrammeCNES US
CategoryGEOD
OrbitLEO (LEO/E)
Altitude509 × 742 km
Inclination15.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Peole?

Peole re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 1980, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1970. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Peole re-enter the atmosphere?

Peole re-entered on 16 Jun 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Peole?

Peole was operated by CNES and built by AESPC (F).

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