Kobal't No. 824
Re-entered 15 Mar 1986Kobal't No. 824 (NORAD 16490, COSPAR 1986-004A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 1986, launched on 15 Jan 1986 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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What happened to Kobal't No. 824?
Kobal't No. 824 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 1986, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1986. 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. 824 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 824 re-entered on 15 Mar 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 824?
Kobal't No. 824 was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB (SU).