Kobal't No. 520
Re-entered 2 Oct 1988Kobal't No. 520 (NORAD 19384, COSPAR 1988-070A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1988, launched on 16 Aug 1988 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 520?
Kobal't No. 520 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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 Kobal't No. 520 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 520 re-entered on 2 Oct 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 520?
Kobal't No. 520 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).