Oko 73D6 No. 6037
Re-entered 30 Oct 2024Oko 73D6 No. 6037 (NORAD 16993, COSPAR 1986-075A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, launched on 3 Oct 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. 6037?
Oko 73D6 No. 6037 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, 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. 6037 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6037 re-entered on 30 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6037?
Oko 73D6 No. 6037 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).