HEXAGON SV-5
Re-entered 19 May 1973HEXAGON SV-5 (NORAD 6382, COSPAR 1973-014A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 1973, launched on 9 Mar 1973 on the HEXAGON SV-5 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Hex I programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-9 bus, with a mass of 6,546 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 HEXAGON SV-5?
HEXAGON SV-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1973. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HEXAGON SV-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-5 re-entered on 19 May 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-5?
HEXAGON SV-5 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).