Orion No. 21L
Re-entered 25 Jan 1982Orion No. 21L (NORAD 13031, COSPAR 1982-002A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jan 1982, launched on 12 Jan 1982 on the Orion mission. It was operated by VTS 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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What happened to Orion No. 21L?
Orion No. 21L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jan 1982, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1982. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Orion No. 21L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion No. 21L re-entered on 25 Jan 1982, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion No. 21L?
Orion No. 21L was operated by VTS and built by TSSKB (SU).