Zenit-6 No. 5L
Re-entered 24 Oct 1977Zenit-6 No. 5L (NORAD 10403, COSPAR 1977-100A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1977, launched on 11 Oct 1977 on the Zenit-6 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-6 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-6 bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Zenit-6 No. 5L?
Zenit-6 No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 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 Zenit-6 No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-6 No. 5L re-entered on 24 Oct 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-6 No. 5L?
Zenit-6 No. 5L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).