Molniya-3 No. 35L
Re-entered 18 Aug 1993Molniya-3 No. 35L (NORAD 14570, COSPAR 1983-123A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 1993, launched on 21 Dec 1983 on the Molniya-3 No. 35 mission. It was operated by NPOPM / MSVYAZ as part of the Molniya-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPM on the Molniya-3 bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Molniya-3 No. 35L?
Molniya-3 No. 35L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 1993, 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 Molniya-3 No. 35L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-3 No. 35L re-entered on 18 Aug 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-3 No. 35L?
Molniya-3 No. 35L was operated by NPOPM / MSVYAZ and built by NPOPM (SU).