Apollo CM-118
Re-entered 16 Nov 1973Apollo CM-118 (NORAD 6936, COSPAR 1973-090A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 1973, launched on 16 Nov 1973 on the CM-118 mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the Apollo II programme. The spacecraft was built by RWID on the CM bus, with a mass of 5,931 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-118?
Apollo CM-118 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 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 Apollo CM-118 re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo CM-118 re-entered on 16 Nov 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo CM-118?
Apollo CM-118 was operated by JSC and built by RWID (US).