Nauka 23KS No. 2L
Re-entered 16 Jun 1978Nauka 23KS No. 2L (NORAD 10851, COSPAR 1978-043F) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 1978, launched on 5 May 1978 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 23KS 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 23KS No. 2L?
Nauka 23KS No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 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 Nauka 23KS No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 23KS No. 2L re-entered on 16 Jun 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 23KS No. 2L?
Nauka 23KS No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).