Oblik No. 357
Re-entered 28 Apr 1987Oblik No. 357 (NORAD 17880, COSPAR 1987-035A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Apr 1987, launched on 22 Apr 1987 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Oblik No. 357?
Oblik No. 357 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 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 Oblik No. 357 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 357 re-entered on 28 Apr 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 357?
Oblik No. 357 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).