1AS No. 420
Re-entered 2 Dec 19891AS No. 420 (NORAD 20352, COSPAR 1989-096A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1989, launched on 1 Dec 1989 on the 1AS No. 1 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the Astron programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the 3M bus, with a mass of 4,402 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 1AS No. 420?
1AS No. 420 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 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 1AS No. 420 re-enter the atmosphere?
1AS No. 420 re-entered on 2 Dec 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 1AS No. 420?
1AS No. 420 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).