Gektor-Priroda No 93L
Re-entered 30 Aug 1979Gektor-Priroda No 93L (NORAD 11491, COSPAR 1979-075A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 1979, launched on 17 Aug 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 93L?
Gektor-Priroda No 93L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 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 93L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor-Priroda No 93L re-entered on 30 Aug 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor-Priroda No 93L?
Gektor-Priroda No 93L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).