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LM 11 AS

Re-entered 17 Apr 1972

LM 11 AS (NORAD 6005, COSPAR 1972-031C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Apr 1972, launched on 16 Apr 1972 on the Apollo CM-113 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 4,781 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.

1972
launched
1972
re-entered
0
years on orbit
4,781
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Apr 1972 · on the Apollo CM-113 mission
Operational24 Apr 1972 · entered service
Retired24 Apr 1972 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Apr 1972 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID6005
COSPAR1972-031C
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGRUM
BusLM AS
Mass4,781 kg (2,135 kg dry)
ProgrammeLM AS
CategorySS
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude147 × 451,211 km
Inclination32.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to LM 11 AS?

LM 11 AS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 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 LM 11 AS re-enter the atmosphere?

LM 11 AS re-entered on 17 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built LM 11 AS?

LM 11 AS was operated by MSC and built by GRUM (US).

Launched together

Apollo CM-113Re-entered 1972P&FS-2Re-entered 1972
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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