Tselina-2 No. 3L
Re-entered 27 Feb 1986Tselina-2 No. 3L (NORAD 16434, COSPAR 1985-121A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 1986, launched on 28 Dec 1985 on the Tselina-2 No. 3L mission. It was operated by TSN108 as part of the Tselina-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-2 bus, with a mass of 3,250 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 Tselina-2 No. 3L?
Tselina-2 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 1986, 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 Tselina-2 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-2 No. 3L re-entered on 27 Feb 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-2 No. 3L?
Tselina-2 No. 3L was operated by TSN108 and built by YUZH (SU).