US-PM1 No. 126
Re-entered 18 Feb 1988US-PM1 No. 126 (NORAD 16895, COSPAR 1986-059A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 1988, launched on 4 Aug 1986 on the US-PM1 mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-PM1 programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,300 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 US-PM1 No. 126?
US-PM1 No. 126 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 1988, 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 US-PM1 No. 126 re-enter the atmosphere?
US-PM1 No. 126 re-entered on 18 Feb 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-PM1 No. 126?
US-PM1 No. 126 was operated by VMF and built by ARSL/KOMET (SU).