HEXAGON SV-8
Re-entered 28 Jul 1974HEXAGON SV-8 (NORAD 7242, COSPAR 1974-020A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 1974, launched on 10 Apr 1974 on the HEXAGON SV-8 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Hex II programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-9 bus, with a mass of 7,088 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-8?
HEXAGON SV-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 1974, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1974. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HEXAGON SV-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-8 re-entered on 28 Jul 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-8?
HEXAGON SV-8 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).