Progress-42
Re-entered 7 May 1990Progress-42 (NORAD 20602, COSPAR 1990-041A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 1990, launched on 5 May 1990 on the Progress 7K-TG No. 150 mission. It is catalogued as Progress 7K-TG No. 150. It was operated by NPO Energiya as part of the Progress programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TG bus, with a mass of 7,011 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 Progress-42?
Progress-42 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 1990, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1990. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Progress-42 re-enter the atmosphere?
Progress-42 re-entered on 7 May 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Progress-42?
Progress-42 was operated by NPO Energiya and built by NPOE (SU).