HEXAGON SV-2
Re-entered 28 Feb 1972HEXAGON SV-2 (NORAD 5769, COSPAR 1972-002A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 1972, launched on 20 Jan 1972 on the HEXAGON SV-2 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 6,465 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-2?
HEXAGON SV-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 1972, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1972. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HEXAGON SV-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-2 re-entered on 28 Feb 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-2?
HEXAGON SV-2 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).