CORONA CR-14

Re-entered 12 Apr 1971

CORONA CR-14 (NORAD 5059, COSPAR 1971-022A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1971, launched on 24 Mar 1971 on the CORONA CR-14 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA CR programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4B bus, with a mass of 345 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.

1971

launched

1971

re-entered

years on orbit

345

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Mar 1971 · on the CORONA CR-14 mission

Operational9 Apr 1971 · entered service

Retired9 Apr 1971 · end of operational service

Re-entered12 Apr 1971 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID5059

COSPAR1971-022A

TypeSatellite

OperatorNRO / CIA

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerLMSC

BusCORONA KH-4B

Mass345 kg

ProgrammeCORONA CR

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude169 × 226 km

Inclination81.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CORONA CR-14?

CORONA CR-14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1971, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1971. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did CORONA CR-14 re-enter the atmosphere?

CORONA CR-14 re-entered on 12 Apr 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CORONA CR-14?

CORONA CR-14 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).

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

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