Ikar No. 36L
Re-entered 14 Dec 2024Ikar No. 36L (NORAD 15494, COSPAR 1985-009A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 2024, launched on 24 Jan 1985 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. 36L?
Ikar No. 36L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Ikar No. 36L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 36L re-entered on 14 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 36L?
Ikar No. 36L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).