CORONA J-16
Re-entered 6 Dec 1964CORONA J-16 (NORAD 930, COSPAR 1964-075A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 1964, launched on 18 Nov 1964 on the CORONA J-16 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 280 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 J-16?
CORONA J-16 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 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-16 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA J-16 re-entered on 6 Dec 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA J-16?
CORONA J-16 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by LMSC (US).