Fobos-2
Re-entered 13 Jul 1988Fobos-2 (NORAD 19287, COSPAR 1988-059A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jul 1988, launched on 12 Jul 1988 on the 1F No. 102 mission. It is catalogued as 1F No. 102. 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-2?
Fobos-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 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-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Fobos-2 re-entered on 13 Jul 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Fobos-2?
Fobos-2 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).