Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L
Re-entered 4 Jun 1987Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L (NORAD 18004, COSPAR 1987-045A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 1987, launched on 21 May 1987 on the Resurs-F1 14F40 No. 104 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 B programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L?
Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L 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 Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L re-entered on 4 Jun 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L?
Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 4L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).