US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)
Re-entered 17 Aug 2004US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) (NORAD 11015, COSPAR 1978-083A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2004, launched on 6 Sep 1978 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko B programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)?
US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2004, 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 US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-enter the atmosphere?
US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) re-entered on 17 Aug 2004, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?)?
US-K 5V95 No. 3005 (IR?) was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).