US-PU No. 2L
Re-entered 23 Apr 1990US-PU No. 2L (NORAD 19193, COSPAR 1988-045A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 1990, launched on 28 May 1988 on the US-PU No. 2 mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-PU programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,300 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 US-PU No. 2L?
US-PU No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 1990, 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 US-PU No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
US-PU No. 2L re-entered on 23 Apr 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-PU No. 2L?
US-PU No. 2L was operated by VMF and built by ARSL/KOMET (SU).