Injun 6
Re-entered 30 Apr 1978Injun 6 (NORAD 7325, COSPAR 1974-040A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 1978, launched on 3 Jun 1974 on the Injun 6 mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Injun programme. The spacecraft was built by UIA on the Injun F bus, with a mass of 27 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 Injun 6?
Injun 6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 1978, 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 Injun 6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Injun 6 re-entered on 30 Apr 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Injun 6?
Injun 6 was operated by LARCN and built by UIA (US).