Okean-E No. 2L
Re-entered 4 Aug 2014Okean-E No. 2L (NORAD 11671, COSPAR 1980-005A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2014, launched on 23 Jan 1980 on the Okean-E NKh No. 2 mission. It was operated by GMS / YUZH as part of the Okean-E programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Okean-E bus, with a mass of 1,888 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 Okean-E No. 2L?
Okean-E No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1980. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Okean-E No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Okean-E No. 2L re-entered on 4 Aug 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Okean-E No. 2L?
Okean-E No. 2L was operated by GMS / YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).