Mech-K No. 304
Re-entered 29 Jul 1989Mech-K No. 304 (NORAD 18225, COSPAR 1987-064A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 1989, launched on 25 Jul 1987 on the Mech-K No. 304 mission. It was operated by ZIKH as part of the Mech programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the Almaz bus, with a mass of 18,500 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 Mech-K No. 304?
Mech-K No. 304 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 1989, 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 Mech-K No. 304 re-enter the atmosphere?
Mech-K No. 304 re-entered on 29 Jul 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mech-K No. 304?
Mech-K No. 304 was operated by ZIKH and built by ZIKH (SU).