Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L
Re-entered 1 Sep 1990Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L (NORAD 20754, COSPAR 1990-073A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Sep 1990, launched on 16 Aug 1990 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 49 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 C programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Sep 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L re-entered on 1 Sep 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 9L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).