Nauka 26KS No. 2L
Re-entered 7 Jan 1978Nauka 26KS No. 2L (NORAD 10538, COSPAR 1977-115D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jan 1978, launched on 12 Dec 1977 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 26KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 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 Nauka 26KS No. 2L?
Nauka 26KS No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jan 1978, 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 Nauka 26KS No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 26KS No. 2L re-entered on 7 Jan 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 26KS No. 2L?
Nauka 26KS No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).