Kobal't No. 504
Re-entered 23 Dec 1985Kobal't No. 504 (NORAD 16198, COSPAR 1985-101A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Dec 1985, launched on 25 Oct 1985 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kobal't No. 504?
Kobal't No. 504 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Dec 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 Kobal't No. 504 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 504 re-entered on 23 Dec 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 504?
Kobal't No. 504 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).