Apollo CM-114
Re-entered 7 Dec 1972Apollo CM-114 (NORAD 6300, COSPAR 1972-096A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 1972, launched on 7 Dec 1972 on the Apollo CM-114 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 5,844 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-114?
Apollo CM-114 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 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-114 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo CM-114 re-entered on 7 Dec 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo CM-114?
Apollo CM-114 was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).