Fobos-1
Re-entered 8 Jul 1988Fobos-1 (NORAD 19281, COSPAR 1988-058A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 1988, launched on 7 Jul 1988 on the 1F No. 101 mission. It is catalogued as 1F No. 101. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the 1F programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Fobos bus, with a mass of 2,420 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 Fobos-1?
Fobos-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 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 Fobos-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Fobos-1 re-entered on 8 Jul 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Fobos-1?
Fobos-1 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).