Terilen No. 9L
Re-entered 2 Dec 1987Terilen No. 9L (NORAD 17876, COSPAR 1987-033A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1987, launched on 16 Apr 1987 on the Terilen mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Terilen programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4KS1 bus, with a mass of 3,390 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 Terilen No. 9L?
Terilen No. 9L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 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 Terilen No. 9L re-enter the atmosphere?
Terilen No. 9L re-entered on 2 Dec 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Terilen No. 9L?
Terilen No. 9L was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).