Apollo CM-113
Re-entered 16 Apr 1972Apollo CM-113 (NORAD 6000, COSPAR 1972-031A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 1972, launched on 16 Apr 1972 on the Apollo CM-113 mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo II programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 5,908 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 Apollo CM-113?
Apollo CM-113 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 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 Apollo CM-113 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo CM-113 re-entered on 16 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo CM-113?
Apollo CM-113 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).