Gektor No. 85L
Re-entered 24 Dec 1977Gektor No. 85L (NORAD 10510, COSPAR 1977-115A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Dec 1977, launched on 12 Dec 1977 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-2M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Gektor No. 85L?
Gektor No. 85L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Dec 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 Gektor No. 85L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 85L re-entered on 24 Dec 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 85L?
Gektor No. 85L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).