Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L
Re-entered 22 Apr 1983Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L (NORAD 14014, COSPAR 1983-035A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1983, launched on 20 Apr 1983 on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-ST programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-ST bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L?
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-entered on 22 Apr 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L?
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).