4V-1M No. 760
Re-entered 30 Oct 19814V-1M No. 760 (NORAD 12927, COSPAR 1981-106A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 1981, launched on 30 Oct 1981 on the 4V-1M No. 760 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the 4V-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera bus, with a mass of 2,718 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 4V-1M No. 760?
4V-1M No. 760 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 4V-1M No. 760 re-enter the atmosphere?
4V-1M No. 760 re-entered on 30 Oct 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 4V-1M No. 760?
4V-1M No. 760 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).