FSB No. 166-01
Re-entered 9 Apr 1987FSB No. 166-01 (NORAD 17851, COSPAR 1987-030C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1987, launched on 31 Mar 1987 on the TsM-e 37Ke No. 010 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the TKS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 9,550 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 FSB No. 166-01?
FSB No. 166-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 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 FSB No. 166-01 re-enter the atmosphere?
FSB No. 166-01 re-entered on 9 Apr 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built FSB No. 166-01?
FSB No. 166-01 was operated by NPOE and built by ZIKH (SU).