Soyuz T-12
Re-entered 18 Jul 1984Soyuz T-12 (NORAD 15119, COSPAR 1984-073A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 1984, launched on 17 Jul 1984 on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 18L mission. It is catalogued as Soyuz 7K-ST No. 18L. It was operated by NPO Energiya as part of the 7K-ST programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-ST bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz T-12?
Soyuz T-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 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 Soyuz T-12 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz T-12 re-entered on 18 Jul 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz T-12?
Soyuz T-12 was operated by NPO Energiya and built by NPOE (SU).