Orion No. 13L
Re-entered 20 Feb 1978Orion No. 13L (NORAD 10666, COSPAR 1978-015A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Feb 1978, launched on 8 Feb 1978 on the Orion mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MT 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 Orion No. 13L?
Orion No. 13L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 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 Orion No. 13L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion No. 13L re-entered on 20 Feb 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion No. 13L?
Orion No. 13L was operated by VTS and built by TSSKB (SU).