Venera-15
Re-entered 2 Jun 1983Venera-15 (NORAD 14104, COSPAR 1983-053A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 1983, launched on 2 Jun 1983 on the 4V-2 No. 860 mission. It is catalogued as 4V-2 No. 860. It was operated by IKI / Lavochkin as part of the 4V-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera bus, with a mass of 5,250 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 Venera-15?
Venera-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jun 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 Venera-15 re-enter the atmosphere?
Venera-15 re-entered on 2 Jun 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Venera-15?
Venera-15 was operated by IKI / Lavochkin and built by NPOL (SU).