Ekran-M No. 11L
Re-entered 18 Mar 1987Ekran-M No. 11L (NORAD 17365, COSPAR 1987-010A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1987, launched on 30 Jan 1987 on the Ekran-M No. 11L mission. It was operated by MSVYAZ as part of the Ekran-M programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPM on the Ekran bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Ekran-M No. 11L?
Ekran-M No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1987, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1987. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Ekran-M No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ekran-M No. 11L re-entered on 18 Mar 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ekran-M No. 11L?
Ekran-M No. 11L was operated by MSVYAZ and built by NPOPM (SU).