Resurs-O1 No. 1L
Re-entered 14 Jan 2001Resurs-O1 No. 1L (NORAD 16110, COSPAR 1985-090A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2001, launched on 3 Oct 1985 on the Resurs-O1 No. 1L mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-O1 programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Resurs-O bus, with a mass of 1,900 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 Resurs-O1 No. 1L?
Resurs-O1 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2001, 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 Resurs-O1 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-O1 No. 1L re-entered on 14 Jan 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-O1 No. 1L?
Resurs-O1 No. 1L was operated by PRIR and built by VNIEM (SU).