Kosmos-1309
Re-entered 1 Oct 1981Kosmos-1309 (NORAD 12837, COSPAR 1981-092A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Oct 1981, launched on 18 Sep 1981 on the Orion mission. It is catalogued as Orion No. 22L. It was operated by VTS SA as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MT bus, with a mass of 2,200 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-1309?
Kosmos-1309 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 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 Kosmos-1309 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-1309 re-entered on 1 Oct 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-1309?
Kosmos-1309 was operated by VTS SA and built by TSSKB (SU).