Taifun-1B No. 12L
Re-entered 6 Mar 1988Taifun-1B No. 12L (NORAD 17042, COSPAR 1986-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 1988, launched on 22 Oct 1986 on the Taifun-1B mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Yug programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Taifun-1B bus, with a mass of 750 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 Taifun-1B No. 12L?
Taifun-1B No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 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 Taifun-1B No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-1B No. 12L re-entered on 6 Mar 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-1B No. 12L?
Taifun-1B No. 12L was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).