ESO
Re-entered 1 Oct 1989ESO (NORAD 20184, COSPAR 1988-113X) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Oct 1989, launched on 23 Dec 1988 on the Kol'tso No. 1L mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the ESO programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the ESO bus, with a mass of 5 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 ESO?
ESO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Oct 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ESO re-enter the atmosphere?
ESO re-entered on 1 Oct 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ESO?
ESO was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).