Meteor No. 3L
Re-entered 15 Feb 2002Meteor No. 3L (NORAD 1843, COSPAR 1965-106A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 2002, launched on 17 Dec 1965 on the Meteor 11F614 No. 3 mission. It was operated by VNIEM as part of the Meteor A programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Meteor 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meteor No. 3L?
Meteor No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Meteor No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meteor No. 3L re-entered on 15 Feb 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meteor No. 3L?
Meteor No. 3L was operated by VNIEM and built by VNIEM (SU).