Oblik No. 351
Re-entered 18 Dec 1986Oblik No. 351 (NORAD 17179, COSPAR 1986-095A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Dec 1986, launched on 4 Dec 1986 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Oblik No. 351?
Oblik No. 351 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Dec 1986, 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 Oblik No. 351 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 351 re-entered on 18 Dec 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 351?
Oblik No. 351 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).