Kobal't No. 518
Re-entered 27 Mar 1989Kobal't No. 518 (NORAD 19774, COSPAR 1989-007A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 1989, launched on 28 Jan 1989 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. 518?
Kobal't No. 518 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 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 Kobal't No. 518 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 518 re-entered on 27 Mar 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 518?
Kobal't No. 518 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).