Oblik No. 372
Re-entered 15 Sep 1988Oblik No. 372 (NORAD 19462, COSPAR 1988-079A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 1988, launched on 6 Sep 1988 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Oblik No. 372?
Oblik No. 372 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 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 Oblik No. 372 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 372 re-entered on 15 Sep 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 372?
Oblik No. 372 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).