Oko 73D6 No. 6028
Re-entered 2 Nov 2010Oko 73D6 No. 6028 (NORAD 16922, COSPAR 1986-065A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 2010, launched on 28 Aug 1986 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6028?
Oko 73D6 No. 6028 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Nov 2010, 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6028 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6028 re-entered on 2 Nov 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6028?
Oko 73D6 No. 6028 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).