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CORONA J-10

Re-entered 6 Aug 1964

CORONA J-10 (NORAD 828, COSPAR 1964-037A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 1964, launched on 10 Jul 1964 on the CORONA J-10 mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the CORONA J programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the CORONA KH-4A bus, with a mass of 225 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
225
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Jul 1964 · on the CORONA J-10 mission
Operational18 Jul 1964 · entered service
Retired18 Jul 1964 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Aug 1964 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID828
COSPAR1964-037A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / CIA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSC
BusCORONA KH-4A
Mass225 kg
ProgrammeCORONA J
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude173 × 450 km
Inclination85.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CORONA J-10?

CORONA J-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 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 CORONA J-10 re-enter the atmosphere?

CORONA J-10 re-entered on 6 Aug 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CORONA J-10?

CORONA J-10 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).

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