Soyuz 7K-T No. 56
Re-entered 15 May 1981Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 (NORAD 12454, COSPAR 1981-042A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 1981, launched on 14 May 1981 on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-T programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-T bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 56?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 re-entered on 15 May 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-T No. 56?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 56 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).