AUOS-Z-R-E-IK
Re-entered 8 Nov 1979AUOS-Z-R-E-IK (NORAD 10376, COSPAR 1977-096A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 1979, launched on 24 Sep 1977 on the AUOS-Z-R-IK mission. It was operated by IK as part of the AUOS programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the AUOS bus, with a mass of 1,020 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 AUOS-Z-R-E-IK?
AUOS-Z-R-E-IK re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 1979, 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 AUOS-Z-R-E-IK re-enter the atmosphere?
AUOS-Z-R-E-IK re-entered on 8 Nov 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AUOS-Z-R-E-IK?
AUOS-Z-R-E-IK was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).