Vostok-3A No. 3
Re-entered 12 Apr 1961Vostok-3A No. 3 (NORAD 103, COSPAR 1961 MU 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1961, launched on 12 Apr 1961. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok3A programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,125 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 Vostok-3A No. 3?
Vostok-3A No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vostok-3A No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vostok-3A No. 3 re-entered on 12 Apr 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vostok-3A No. 3?
Vostok-3A No. 3 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).