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Apollo CM-111

Re-entered 15 Jul 1975

Apollo CM-111 (NORAD 8032, COSPAR 1975-066A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 1975, launched on 15 Jul 1975 on the Apollo CM-111 mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the Apollo II programme. The spacecraft was built by RWID on the CM bus, with a mass of 5,873 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.

1975
launched
1975
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5,873
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jul 1975 · on the Apollo CM-111 mission
Operational24 Jul 1975 · entered service
Retired24 Jul 1975 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Jul 1975 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID8032
COSPAR1975-066A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWID
BusCM
Mass5,873 kg (5,753 kg dry)
ProgrammeApollo II
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude162 × 224 km
Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Apollo CM-111?

Apollo CM-111 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Apollo CM-111 re-enter the atmosphere?

Apollo CM-111 re-entered on 15 Jul 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Apollo CM-111?

Apollo CM-111 was operated by JSC and built by RWID (US).

Launched together

Apollo DM-2Re-entered 1975
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.