Foton No. 2L
Re-entered 4 Jun 1986Foton No. 2L (NORAD 16724, COSPAR 1986-036A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 1986, launched on 21 May 1986 on the Foton No. 2L mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Foton bus, with a mass of 1,787 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Foton No. 2L?
Foton No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 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 Foton No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 2L re-entered on 4 Jun 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 2L?
Foton No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).