IS-M No. 525-10-023
Re-entered 26 Oct 1977IS-M No. 525-10-023 (NORAD 10434, COSPAR 1977-104A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 1977, launched on 26 Oct 1977 on the IS mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91TM programme. The spacecraft was built by KOMET on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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 IS-M No. 525-10-023?
IS-M No. 525-10-023 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 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 IS-M No. 525-10-023 re-enter the atmosphere?
IS-M No. 525-10-023 re-entered on 26 Oct 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IS-M No. 525-10-023?
IS-M No. 525-10-023 was operated by PKO and built by KOMET (SU).