DOS 7K No. 7
Re-entered 23 Mar 2001DOS 7K No. 7 (NORAD 16609, COSPAR 1986-017A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 2001, launched on 19 Feb 1986 on the DOS 7 (17K No. 127-01) mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the DOS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the Almaz bus, with a mass of 20,100 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 DOS 7K No. 7?
DOS 7K No. 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 2001, 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 DOS 7K No. 7 re-enter the atmosphere?
DOS 7K No. 7 re-entered on 23 Mar 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DOS 7K No. 7?
DOS 7K No. 7 was operated by NPOE and built by ZIKH (SU).