Orlets-1 No. 1L
Re-entered 31 Aug 1989Orlets-1 No. 1L (NORAD 20136, COSPAR 1989-056A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 1989, launched on 18 Jul 1989 on the Orlets mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Don programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Orlets bus, with a mass of 3,590 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 Orlets-1 No. 1L?
Orlets-1 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 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 Orlets-1 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orlets-1 No. 1L re-entered on 31 Aug 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orlets-1 No. 1L?
Orlets-1 No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).