HEXAGON SV-1
Re-entered 6 Aug 1971HEXAGON SV-1 (NORAD 5297, COSPAR 1971-056A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 1971, launched on 15 Jun 1971 on the HEXAGON SV-1 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Hex I programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-9 bus, with a mass of 6,737 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 HEXAGON SV-1?
HEXAGON SV-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 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 HEXAGON SV-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-1 re-entered on 6 Aug 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-1?
HEXAGON SV-1 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).