Oblik No. 309
Re-entered 20 Feb 1985Oblik No. 309 (NORAD 15514, COSPAR 1985-012A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Feb 1985, launched on 6 Feb 1985 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. 309?
Oblik No. 309 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Feb 1985, 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 Oblik No. 309 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 309 re-entered on 20 Feb 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 309?
Oblik No. 309 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).