Soyuz 7K-T No. 42
Re-entered 11 Oct 1977Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 (NORAD 10401, COSPAR 1977-099A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 1977, launched on 9 Oct 1977 on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-T programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-T bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 42?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 re-entered on 11 Oct 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-T No. 42?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 42 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).