Gektor-Priroda No. 103L
Re-entered 25 Jun 1979Gektor-Priroda No. 103L (NORAD 11399, COSPAR 1979-054A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 1979, launched on 12 Jun 1979 on the Gektor-Priroda mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Gektor-Priroda 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-Priroda No. 103L?
Gektor-Priroda No. 103L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 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 Gektor-Priroda No. 103L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor-Priroda No. 103L re-entered on 25 Jun 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor-Priroda No. 103L?
Gektor-Priroda No. 103L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).