77KST No. 172-01
Re-entered 10 Jun 199077KST No. 172-01 (NORAD 20635, COSPAR 1990-048A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 1990, launched on 31 May 1990 on the TsM-T 77KST No. 17201 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the TsM programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the 77KS bus, with a mass of 19,500 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 77KST No. 172-01?
77KST No. 172-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 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 77KST No. 172-01 re-enter the atmosphere?
77KST No. 172-01 re-entered on 10 Jun 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 77KST No. 172-01?
77KST No. 172-01 was operated by NPOE and built by ZIKH (SU).