Apollo BP-15 CM
Re-entered 22 Sep 1964Apollo BP-15 CM (NORAD 883, COSPAR 1964-057A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1964, launched on 18 Sep 1964 on the Apollo BP-15 CM mission. It was operated by MSC as part of the Apollo BPS programme. The spacecraft was built by NAAD on the CM bus, with a mass of 4,298 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 BP-15 CM?
Apollo BP-15 CM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 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 Apollo BP-15 CM re-enter the atmosphere?
Apollo BP-15 CM re-entered on 22 Sep 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Apollo BP-15 CM?
Apollo BP-15 CM was operated by MSC and built by NAAD (US).