LM 10 AS
Re-entered 27 Jul 1971LM 10 AS (NORAD 5366, COSPAR 1971-063C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jul 1971, launched on 26 Jul 1971 on the Apollo CM-112 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the LM AS programme. The spacecraft was built by GRUM on the LM AS bus, with a mass of 4,782 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to LM 10 AS?
LM 10 AS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jul 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 LM 10 AS re-enter the atmosphere?
LM 10 AS re-entered on 27 Jul 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LM 10 AS?
LM 10 AS was operated by MSC and built by GRUM (US).