LM 12 AS
Re-entered 7 Dec 1972LM 12 AS (NORAD 6307, COSPAR 1972-096C) 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 LM AS programme. The spacecraft was built by GRUM on the LM AS bus, with a mass of 4,723 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 LM 12 AS?
LM 12 AS 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 LM 12 AS re-enter the atmosphere?
LM 12 AS re-entered on 7 Dec 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LM 12 AS?
LM 12 AS was operated by MSC and built by GRUM (US).