Foton No. 4L
Re-entered 28 Apr 1988Foton No. 4L (NORAD 19043, COSPAR 1988-031A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Apr 1988, launched on 14 Apr 1988 on the Foton No. 4L mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,109 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 Foton No. 4L?
Foton No. 4L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Apr 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 Foton No. 4L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 4L re-entered on 28 Apr 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 4L?
Foton No. 4L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).