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Apollo BP-13 CM

Re-entered 1 Jun 1964

Apollo 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.

1964
launched
1964
re-entered
0
years on orbit
4,218
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 May 1964 · on the Apollo BP-13 CM mission
Operational28 May 1964 · entered service
Retired28 May 1964 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Jun 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID800
COSPAR1964-025A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNAAD
BusCM
Mass4,218 kg
ProgrammeApollo BPS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude178 × 199 km
Inclination31.8°

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).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.