Siluet No. 3L
Re-entered 9 Feb 1984Siluet No. 3L (NORAD 14583, COSPAR 1983-124A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Feb 1984, launched on 27 Dec 1983 on the Siluet No. 3 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Siluet programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-1KFT bus, with a mass of 2,720 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 Siluet No. 3L?
Siluet No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Feb 1984, 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 Siluet No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Siluet No. 3L re-entered on 9 Feb 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Siluet No. 3L?
Siluet No. 3L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).