Energiya No. 2L
Re-entered 6 Jul 1978Energiya No. 2L (NORAD 10977, COSPAR 1978-069A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1978, launched on 2 Jul 1978 on the Energiya No. 2 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Energiya programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the 13KS Energiya bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Energiya No. 2L?
Energiya No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 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 Energiya No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Energiya No. 2L re-entered on 6 Jul 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Energiya No. 2L?
Energiya No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).