Gektor No. 83L
Re-entered 9 Jan 1978Gektor No. 83L (NORAD 10540, COSPAR 1977-124A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 1978, launched on 27 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. 83L?
Gektor No. 83L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 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 Gektor No. 83L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 83L re-entered on 9 Jan 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 83L?
Gektor No. 83L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).