Ikar No. 10L
Re-entered 29 Apr 1993Ikar No. 10L (NORAD 10134, COSPAR 1977-061A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1993, launched on 7 Jul 1977 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Ikar No. 10L?
Ikar No. 10L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1993, 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 Ikar No. 10L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 10L re-entered on 29 Apr 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 10L?
Ikar No. 10L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).