Ikar No. 18L
Re-entered 11 Mar 1993Ikar No. 18L (NORAD 11457, COSPAR 1979-067A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1993, launched on 20 Jul 1979 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Ikar No. 18L?
Ikar No. 18L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 1993, 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 Ikar No. 18L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 18L re-entered on 11 Mar 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 18L?
Ikar No. 18L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).