N-4 No. 2
Re-entered 6 Feb 1966N-4 No. 2 (NORAD 1701, COSPAR 1965-087A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Feb 1966, launched on 2 Nov 1965 on the N-4 No. 2 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the N-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Proton N-4 bus, with a mass of 8,300 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 N-4 No. 2?
N-4 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Feb 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did N-4 No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
N-4 No. 2 re-entered on 6 Feb 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built N-4 No. 2?
N-4 No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).