Terilen No. 12L
Re-entered 18 May 1988Terilen No. 12L (NORAD 19015, COSPAR 1988-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 1988, launched on 30 Mar 1988 on the Terilen mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Terilen programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4KS1 bus, with a mass of 3,390 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 Terilen No. 12L?
Terilen No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Terilen No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
Terilen No. 12L re-entered on 18 May 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Terilen No. 12L?
Terilen No. 12L was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).