Apollo 15 Subsatellite
Re-entered 27 Jul 1971Apollo 15 Subsatellite (NORAD 5377, COSPAR 1971-063D) 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 is catalogued as P&FS-1. It was operated by MSC as part of the ApolloSS programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the Apollo SS bus, with a mass of 37 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 Apollo 15 Subsatellite?
Apollo 15 Subsatellite 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 Apollo 15 Subsatellite re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo 15 Subsatellite re-entered on 27 Jul 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo 15 Subsatellite?
Apollo 15 Subsatellite was operated by MSC and built by TRW (US).