Progress 7K-TG No. 126
Re-entered 21 Jul 1985Progress 7K-TG No. 126 (NORAD 15918, COSPAR 1985-062A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 1985, launched on 19 Jul 1985 on the Progress 7K-TG No. 126 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the Progress programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TG bus, with a mass of 7,250 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 Progress 7K-TG No. 126?
Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 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 Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-enter the atmosphere?
Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-entered on 21 Jul 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Progress 7K-TG No. 126?
Progress 7K-TG No. 126 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).