DS-P1-Yu No. 4L
Re-entered 12 Jul 1966DS-P1-Yu No. 4L (NORAD 1846, COSPAR 1965-107A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 1966, launched on 21 Dec 1965 on the DS-P1-Yu No. 4 mission. It was operated by YUZH / PVO as part of the DS-P1-Yu A programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 200 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 DS-P1-Yu No. 4L?
DS-P1-Yu No. 4L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 1966, 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 DS-P1-Yu No. 4L re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-P1-Yu No. 4L re-entered on 12 Jul 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-P1-Yu No. 4L?
DS-P1-Yu No. 4L was operated by YUZH / PVO and built by YUZH (SU).