Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L
Re-entered 17 Jun 1989Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L (NORAD 20006, COSPAR 1989-038A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jun 1989, launched on 25 May 1989 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 45 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 C programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jun 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L re-entered on 17 Jun 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 5L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).