Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L
Re-entered 12 Dec 1980Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L (NORAD 12039, COSPAR 1980-086A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 1980, launched on 30 Oct 1980 on the Yantar'-4K1 No. 3 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Oktan programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K1 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L?
Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Dec 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 Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L re-entered on 12 Dec 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L?
Yantar'-4K1 No. 3L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).