Argon No. 78L
Re-entered 6 Jan 1983Argon No. 78L (NORAD 13739, COSPAR 1982-119A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 1983, launched on 23 Dec 1982 on the Zenit-6 mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Zenit-6 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-6 bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Argon No. 78L?
Argon No. 78L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 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 Argon No. 78L re-enter the atmosphere?
Argon No. 78L re-entered on 6 Jan 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Argon No. 78L?
Argon No. 78L was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).