Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L
Re-entered 21 Jun 1983Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L (NORAD 14110, COSPAR 1983-055A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 1983, launched on 7 Jun 1983 on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 22 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 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 Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L re-entered on 21 Jun 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 12L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).