Ikar No. 45L
Re-entered 23 Jul 2024Ikar No. 45L (NORAD 14819, COSPAR 1984-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 2024, launched on 15 Mar 1984 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D 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 Ikar No. 45L?
Ikar No. 45L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 2024, 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 Ikar No. 45L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 45L re-entered on 23 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 45L?
Ikar No. 45L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).