Oko 73D6 No. 6042
Re-entered 3 Feb 2003Oko 73D6 No. 6042 (NORAD 18083, COSPAR 1987-048A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 2003, launched on 4 Jun 1987 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6042?
Oko 73D6 No. 6042 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 2003, 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6042 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6042 re-entered on 3 Feb 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6042?
Oko 73D6 No. 6042 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).