Efir No. 1L
Re-entered 5 Apr 1984Efir No. 1L (NORAD 14797, COSPAR 1984-026A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 1984, launched on 10 Mar 1984 on the Efir No. 1 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Efir programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Efir bus, with a mass of 2,400 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 Efir No. 1L?
Efir No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 1984, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1984. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Efir No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Efir No. 1L re-entered on 5 Apr 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Efir No. 1L?
Efir No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).