Venera-2
Re-entered 14 Nov 1965Venera-2 (NORAD 1730, COSPAR 1965-091A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1965, launched on 12 Nov 1965 on the 3MV-4 No. 4 mission. It is catalogued as 3MV-4 No. 4. It was operated by OKB-1 as part of the 3MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the MV bus, with a mass of 963 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Venera-2?
Venera-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1965, 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 Venera-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Venera-2 re-entered on 14 Nov 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Venera-2?
Venera-2 was operated by OKB-1 and built by OKB1 (SU).