Orion No. 11L
Re-entered 21 Jun 1977Orion No. 11L (NORAD 10040, COSPAR 1977-046A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 1977, launched on 10 Jun 1977 on the Orion mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MT bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Orion No. 11L?
Orion No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 1977, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1977. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Orion No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion No. 11L re-entered on 21 Jun 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion No. 11L?
Orion No. 11L was operated by VTS and built by TSSKB (SU).