Kosmos-1074
Re-entered 1 Apr 1979Kosmos-1074 (NORAD 11259, COSPAR 1979-008A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 1979, launched on 31 Jan 1979 on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 5L mission. It is catalogued as Soyuz 7K-ST No. 5L. It was operated by NPO Energiya as part of the 7K-ST programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-ST 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1074?
Kosmos-1074 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 1979, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1979. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kosmos-1074 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-1074 re-entered on 1 Apr 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1074?
Kosmos-1074 was operated by NPO Energiya and built by NPOE (SU).