Gerakl' No. 120L
Re-entered 23 Oct 1980Gerakl' No. 120L (NORAD 12008, COSPAR 1980-082A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1980, launched on 10 Oct 1980 on the Zenit-4MKM mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MKM programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,400 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 Gerakl' No. 120L?
Gerakl' No. 120L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 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 Gerakl' No. 120L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gerakl' No. 120L re-entered on 23 Oct 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gerakl' No. 120L?
Gerakl' No. 120L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).