Oko 5V95 No. 6011
Re-entered 2 Sep 2000Oko 5V95 No. 6011 (NORAD 12547, COSPAR 1981-058A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2000, launched on 19 Jun 1981 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko D programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 Oko 5V95 No. 6011?
Oko 5V95 No. 6011 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2000, 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 Oko 5V95 No. 6011 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 5V95 No. 6011 re-entered on 2 Sep 2000, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 5V95 No. 6011?
Oko 5V95 No. 6011 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).