Oblik No. 796
Re-entered 31 Aug 1984Oblik No. 796 (NORAD 15163, COSPAR 1984-082A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 1984, launched on 6 Aug 1984 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Oblik No. 796?
Oblik No. 796 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 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 Oblik No. 796 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 796 re-entered on 31 Aug 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 796?
Oblik No. 796 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).