AUOS-Z-I-IK
Re-entered 23 Sep 2002AUOS-Z-I-IK (NORAD 11285, COSPAR 1979-020A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2002, launched on 27 Feb 1979 on the AUOS-Z Ionozond-IK mission. It was operated by IK as part of the AUOS programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the AUOS bus, with a mass of 1,042 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 AUOS-Z-I-IK?
AUOS-Z-I-IK re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2002, 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 AUOS-Z-I-IK re-enter the atmosphere?
AUOS-Z-I-IK re-entered on 23 Sep 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AUOS-Z-I-IK?
AUOS-Z-I-IK was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).