Oblik No. 388
Re-entered 1 Feb 1989Oblik No. 388 (NORAD 19758, COSPAR 1989-003A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 1989, launched on 18 Jan 1989 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. 388?
Oblik No. 388 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1989. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Oblik No. 388 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 388 re-entered on 1 Feb 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 388?
Oblik No. 388 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).