QUILL
Re-entered 11 Jan 1965QUILL (NORAD 964, COSPAR 1964-087A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 1965, launched on 21 Dec 1964 on the QUILL mission. It was operated by NRO / SAFSP as part of the QUILL programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSC/GOYRP on the FTV 2355 bus, with a mass of 200 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to QUILL?
QUILL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 1965, 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 QUILL re-enter the atmosphere?
QUILL re-entered on 11 Jan 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QUILL?
QUILL was operated by NRO / SAFSP and built by LMSC/GOYRP (US).