Ikar No. 62L
Re-entered 19 May 2025Ikar No. 62L (NORAD 17566, COSPAR 1987-024A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 2025, launched on 3 Mar 1987 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-D programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Ikar No. 62L?
Ikar No. 62L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 2025, 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 Ikar No. 62L re-enter the atmosphere?
Ikar No. 62L re-entered on 19 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ikar No. 62L?
Ikar No. 62L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).