HEXAGON SV-11
Re-entered 1 Apr 1976HEXAGON SV-11 (NORAD 8467, COSPAR 1975-114A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 1976, launched on 4 Dec 1975 on the HEXAGON SV-11 mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the Hex II programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC on the KH-9 bus, with a mass of 7,624 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 HEXAGON SV-11?
HEXAGON SV-11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 1976, 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 HEXAGON SV-11 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-11 re-entered on 1 Apr 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-11?
HEXAGON SV-11 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).