Argon No. 14L
Re-entered 14 Sep 1979Argon No. 14L (NORAD 11515, COSPAR 1979-079A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 1979, launched on 31 Aug 1979 on the Zenit-6 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR 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 Argon No. 14L?
Argon No. 14L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 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 Argon No. 14L re-enter the atmosphere?
Argon No. 14L re-entered on 14 Sep 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Argon No. 14L?
Argon No. 14L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).