Apollo BP-13 CM
Re-entered 1 Jun 1964Apollo BP-13 CM (NORAD 800, COSPAR 1964-025A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 1964, launched on 28 May 1964 on the Apollo BP-13 CM mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo BPS programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 4,218 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 Apollo BP-13 CM?
Apollo BP-13 CM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 1964, 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 Apollo BP-13 CM re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo BP-13 CM re-entered on 1 Jun 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo BP-13 CM?
Apollo BP-13 CM was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).