Molniya-3 No. 30L
Re-entered 10 Feb 1998Molniya-3 No. 30L (NORAD 12512, COSPAR 1981-054A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 1998, launched on 9 Jun 1981 on the Molniya-3 No. 30 mission. It was operated by NPOPM / MSVYAZ as part of the Molniya-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPM on the Molniya-3 bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Molniya-3 No. 30L?
Molniya-3 No. 30L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 1998, 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 Molniya-3 No. 30L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-3 No. 30L re-entered on 10 Feb 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-3 No. 30L?
Molniya-3 No. 30L was operated by NPOPM / MSVYAZ and built by NPOPM (SU).