US-PU No. 3L
Re-entered 16 Apr 1991US-PU No. 3L (NORAD 20259, COSPAR 1989-079A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 1991, launched on 27 Sep 1989 on the US-PU mission. It was operated by VMF as part of the US-PU programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,300 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 US-PU No. 3L?
US-PU No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 1991, 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 US-PU No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
US-PU No. 3L re-entered on 16 Apr 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-PU No. 3L?
US-PU No. 3L was operated by VMF and built by ARSL/KOMET (SU).