Gektor No. 97L
Re-entered 13 Apr 1979Gektor No. 97L (NORAD 11313, COSPAR 1979-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 1979, launched on 31 Mar 1979 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. 97L?
Gektor No. 97L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 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 Gektor No. 97L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 97L re-entered on 13 Apr 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 97L?
Gektor No. 97L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).