Kobal't No. 512
Re-entered 4 Jun 1987Kobal't No. 512 (NORAD 17849, COSPAR 1987-032A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 1987, launched on 9 Apr 1987 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 512?
Kobal't No. 512 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 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 Kobal't No. 512 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 512 re-entered on 4 Jun 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 512?
Kobal't No. 512 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).