Kobal't No. 523
Re-entered 29 Jul 1989Kobal't No. 523 (NORAD 20124, COSPAR 1989-054A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 1989, launched on 12 Jul 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. 523?
Kobal't No. 523 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 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. 523 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 523 re-entered on 29 Jul 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 523?
Kobal't No. 523 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).