Argon No. 83L
Re-entered 20 May 1983Argon No. 83L (NORAD 14058, COSPAR 1983-043A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 1983, launched on 6 May 1983 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. 83L?
Argon No. 83L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 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 Argon No. 83L re-enter the atmosphere?
Argon No. 83L re-entered on 20 May 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Argon No. 83L?
Argon No. 83L was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).