TKS-M No. 165-01
Re-entered 2 Oct 1985TKS-M No. 165-01 (NORAD 16095, COSPAR 1985-086A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1985, launched on 27 Sep 1985 on the TKS-M No. 16501 mission. It was operated by ZIKH as part of the TKS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 19,000 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 TKS-M No. 165-01?
TKS-M No. 165-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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 TKS-M No. 165-01 re-enter the atmosphere?
TKS-M No. 165-01 re-entered on 2 Oct 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TKS-M No. 165-01?
TKS-M No. 165-01 was operated by ZIKH and built by ZIKH (SU).