Meteor-3 No. 1
Re-entered 31 Jan 1985Meteor-3 No. 1 (NORAD 15406, COSPAR 1984-120A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1985, launched on 27 Nov 1984 on the Meteor-3 No. 1 mission. It was operated by GMS as part of the Meteor-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Meteor-3 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meteor-3 No. 1?
Meteor-3 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1985, 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 Meteor-3 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Meteor-3 No. 1 re-entered on 31 Jan 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meteor-3 No. 1?
Meteor-3 No. 1 was operated by GMS and built by VNIEM (SU).