Kosmos-1103
Re-entered 14 Jun 1979Kosmos-1103 (NORAD 11376, COSPAR 1979-045A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1979, launched on 31 May 1979 on the Zenit-6 mission. It is catalogued as Argon No. 10L. It was operated by GUKOS RVSN as part of the Zenit-6 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-6 bus, with a mass of 2,655 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-1103?
Kosmos-1103 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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-1103 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-1103 re-entered on 14 Jun 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1103?
Kosmos-1103 was operated by GUKOS RVSN and built by TSSKB (SU).