IS-M No. 5xx-10-031
Re-entered 14 Mar 1981IS-M No. 5xx-10-031 (NORAD 12337, COSPAR 1981-024A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 1981, launched on 14 Mar 1981 on the IS mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91TM programme. The spacecraft was built by KOMET on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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 IS-M No. 5xx-10-031?
IS-M No. 5xx-10-031 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 1981, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1981. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did IS-M No. 5xx-10-031 re-enter the atmosphere?
IS-M No. 5xx-10-031 re-entered on 14 Mar 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IS-M No. 5xx-10-031?
IS-M No. 5xx-10-031 was operated by PKO and built by KOMET (SU).