EPN No. 03.695
Re-entered 10 Aug 1987EPN No. 03.695 (NORAD 18259, COSPAR 1987-065A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 1987, launched on 1 Aug 1987 on the EPN No. 03.695 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Orlets programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Orlets-2 bus, with a mass of 10,074 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to EPN No. 03.695?
EPN No. 03.695 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 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 EPN No. 03.695 re-enter the atmosphere?
EPN No. 03.695 re-entered on 10 Aug 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EPN No. 03.695?
EPN No. 03.695 was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).