Apollo CM-111
Re-entered 15 Jul 1975Apollo 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.
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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).