Kosmos-987
Re-entered 14 Feb 1978Kosmos-987 (NORAD 10639, COSPAR 1978-013A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 1978, launched on 31 Jan 1978 on the Zenit-4MKM mission. It is catalogued as Gerakl' No. 93L. It was operated by GUKOS RVSN as part of the Zenit-4MKM programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,400 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-987?
Kosmos-987 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 1978, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1978. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kosmos-987 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-987 re-entered on 14 Feb 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-987?
Kosmos-987 was operated by GUKOS RVSN and built by TSSKB (SU).