MKA Subsatellite?
Re-entered 22 Dec 1985MKA Subsatellite? (NORAD 16340, COSPAR 1985-115C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 1985, launched on 13 Dec 1985 on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 56 mission. It was operated by GUKOS as part of the MKA programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit deb bus. 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 MKA Subsatellite??
MKA Subsatellite? re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 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 MKA Subsatellite? re-enter the atmosphere?
MKA Subsatellite? re-entered on 22 Dec 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MKA Subsatellite??
MKA Subsatellite? was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).