HEXAGON SV-12
Re-entered 13 Dec 1976HEXAGON SV-12 (NORAD 9006, COSPAR 1976-065A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 1976, launched on 8 Jul 1976 on the HEXAGON SV-12 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-12?
HEXAGON SV-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 1976, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1976. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HEXAGON SV-12 re-enter the atmosphere?
HEXAGON SV-12 re-entered on 13 Dec 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HEXAGON SV-12?
HEXAGON SV-12 was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC (US).