Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L
Re-entered 3 Sep 1982Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L (NORAD 13427, COSPAR 1982-081A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Sep 1982, launched on 20 Aug 1982 on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 19 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Sep 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 Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L re-entered on 3 Sep 1982, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 9L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).