Kometa No. 8L
Re-entered 24 Jun 1988Kometa No. 8L (NORAD 19123, COSPAR 1988-041A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 1988, launched on 18 May 1988 on the Kometa No. 9 mission. It was operated by VTS as part of the Kometa programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-1KFT bus, with a mass of 2,720 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 Kometa No. 8L?
Kometa No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 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 Kometa No. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?
Kometa No. 8L re-entered on 24 Jun 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kometa No. 8L?
Kometa No. 8L was operated by VTS and built by TSSKB (SU).