US-A No. 332
Re-entered 23 Jan 1983US-A No. 332 (NORAD 13441, COSPAR 1982-084A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 1983, launched on 30 Aug 1982 on the US-A mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-A programme. The spacecraft was built by KOMET on the US-A reactor bus, with a mass of 1,154 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 US-A No. 332?
US-A No. 332 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 1983, 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 US-A No. 332 re-enter the atmosphere?
US-A No. 332 re-entered on 23 Jan 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-A No. 332?
US-A No. 332 was operated by VMF and built by KOMET (SU).