Gektor No. 96L
Re-entered 21 Dec 1978Gektor No. 96L (NORAD 11139, COSPAR 1978-111A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 1978, launched on 8 Dec 1978 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-2M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Gektor No. 96L?
Gektor No. 96L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 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 Gektor No. 96L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 96L re-entered on 21 Dec 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 96L?
Gektor No. 96L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).