KENNEN 1
Re-entered 28 Jan 1979KENNEN 1 (NORAD 9627, COSPAR 1976-125A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 1979, launched on 19 Dec 1976 on the KH11-1 KENNAN mission. It was operated by NRO / CIA as part of the KH-11 programme. The spacecraft was built by TRW on the KH-11 bus, with a mass of 8,556 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 KENNEN 1?
KENNEN 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 1979, 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 KENNEN 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
KENNEN 1 re-entered on 28 Jan 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KENNEN 1?
KENNEN 1 was operated by NRO / CIA and built by TRW (US).