Orion No. 17L
Re-entered 4 Oct 1980Orion No. 17L (NORAD 11982, COSPAR 1980-077A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Oct 1980, launched on 23 Sep 1980 on the Orion mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MT 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Orion No. 17L?
Orion No. 17L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Oct 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 Orion No. 17L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion No. 17L re-entered on 4 Oct 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion No. 17L?
Orion No. 17L was operated by VTS and built by TSSKB (SU).