ESO
Re-entered 24 May 1978ESO (NORAD 10780, COSPAR 1977-111H) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 1978, launched on 8 Dec 1977 on the Romb 4 mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the ESO programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the ESO bus, with a mass of 5 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 ESO?
ESO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 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 ESO re-enter the atmosphere?
ESO re-entered on 24 May 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ESO?
ESO was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).