Ikar No. 26L
Re-entered 31 Aug 2015Ikar No. 26L (NORAD 12903, COSPAR 1981-103A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2015, launched on 13 Oct 1981 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D 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 Ikar No. 26L?
Ikar No. 26L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2015, 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 Ikar No. 26L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 26L re-entered on 31 Aug 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 26L?
Ikar No. 26L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).