Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1)
Re-entered 15 Nov 1988Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1) (NORAD 19637, COSPAR 1988-100A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 1988, launched on 15 Nov 1988 on the Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1 mission. It was operated by MOLN / MOM as part of the Buran1 programme. The spacecraft was built by MOLN on the Buran bus, with a mass of 79,400 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 Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1)?
Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 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 Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1) re-enter the atmosphere?
Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1) re-entered on 15 Nov 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1)?
Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1) was operated by MOLN / MOM and built by MOLN (SU).