Nauka 25KS No. 2L
Re-entered 3 Oct 1978Nauka 25KS No. 2L (NORAD 11038, COSPAR 1978-088D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 1978, launched on 19 Sep 1978 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 25KS 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 25KS No. 2L?
Nauka 25KS No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 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 25KS No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 25KS No. 2L re-entered on 3 Oct 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 25KS No. 2L?
Nauka 25KS No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).