Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L
Re-entered 2 Oct 1981Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L (NORAD 12776, COSPAR 1981-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1981, launched on 21 Aug 1981 on the Yantar'-4K2 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 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'-4K2 No. 1L?
Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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 Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L re-entered on 2 Oct 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L?
Yantar'-4K2 No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).