Soyuz 7K-T No. 46
Re-entered 16 Jun 1978Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 (NORAD 10952, COSPAR 1978-061A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 1978, launched on 15 Jun 1978 on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-T programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-T bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 46?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 re-entered on 16 Jun 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-T No. 46?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 46 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).