Strela-1 GVM
Re-entered 15 Sep 1968Strela-1 GVM (NORAD 1089, COSPAR 1965-011A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 1968, launched on 21 Feb 1965 on the Strela-1 mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-1 11F610 bus, with a mass of 50 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 Strela-1 GVM?
Strela-1 GVM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 1968, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Strela-1 GVM re-enter the atmosphere?
Strela-1 GVM re-entered on 15 Sep 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Strela-1 GVM?
Strela-1 GVM was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).