P-11 No. 4201
Re-entered 12 Aug 2024P-11 No. 4201 (NORAD 614, COSPAR 1963-025B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2024, launched on 27 Jun 1963 on the CORONA M-22 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the EHH A programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the P-11 bus, with a mass of 95 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 P-11 No. 4201?
P-11 No. 4201 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did P-11 No. 4201 re-enter the atmosphere?
P-11 No. 4201 re-entered on 12 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built P-11 No. 4201?
P-11 No. 4201 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).