CORONA RM-2
Re-entered 20 Apr 1962CORONA RM-2 (NORAD 84, COSPAR 1961 ZET) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 1962, launched on 18 Feb 1961. It was operated by AFBMD / ARPA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 146 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 CORONA RM-2?
CORONA RM-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CORONA RM-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA RM-2 re-entered on 20 Apr 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA RM-2?
CORONA RM-2 was operated by AFBMD / ARPA and built by LMSD (US).