Ikar No. 50L
Re-entered 10 Dec 2025Ikar No. 50L (NORAD 16611, COSPAR 1986-018A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Dec 2025, launched on 19 Feb 1986 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Ikar No. 50L?
Ikar No. 50L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Dec 2025, 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 Ikar No. 50L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 50L re-entered on 10 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 50L?
Ikar No. 50L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).