Kobal't No. 812
Re-entered 28 Sep 1984Kobal't No. 812 (NORAD 15142, COSPAR 1984-077A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 1984, launched on 31 Jul 1984 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 812?
Kobal't No. 812 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 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 Kobal't No. 812 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 812 re-entered on 28 Sep 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 812?
Kobal't No. 812 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).