NASA A-12
Re-entered 7 Jun 1969NASA A-12 (NORAD 740, COSPAR 1964-004A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 1969, launched on 25 Jan 1964 on the Echo C mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the Echo programme. The spacecraft was built by SCHJ on the Echo 135' bus, with a mass of 278 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to NASA A-12?
NASA A-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jun 1969, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1964. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did NASA A-12 re-enter the atmosphere?
NASA A-12 re-entered on 7 Jun 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NASA A-12?
NASA A-12 was operated by LARCN and built by SCHJ (US).