Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L
Re-entered 27 Dec 1985Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L (NORAD 16331, COSPAR 1985-115A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Dec 1985, launched on 13 Dec 1985 on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 56 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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-F1-17F41 No. 26L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L re-entered on 27 Dec 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L?
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).