Strela-2 No. 1L
Re-entered 2 Jan 1990Strela-2 No. 1L (NORAD 1868, COSPAR 1965-112A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jan 1990, launched on 28 Dec 1965 on the Strela-2 mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-2 bus, with a mass of 800 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 Strela-2 No. 1L?
Strela-2 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jan 1990, 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 Strela-2 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Strela-2 No. 1L re-entered on 2 Jan 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Strela-2 No. 1L?
Strela-2 No. 1L was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).