Progress-9
Re-entered 29 Apr 1980Progress-9 (NORAD 11784, COSPAR 1980-033A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1980, launched on 27 Apr 1980 on the Progress 7K-TG No. 109 mission. It is catalogued as Progress 7K-TG No. 109. It was operated by NPO Energiya as part of the Progress programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TG bus, with a mass of 7,250 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 Progress-9?
Progress-9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1980, 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 Progress-9 re-enter the atmosphere?
Progress-9 re-entered on 29 Apr 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Progress-9?
Progress-9 was operated by NPO Energiya and built by NPOE (SU).