Oblik No. 815
Re-entered 14 Sep 1990Oblik No. 815 (NORAD 20779, COSPAR 1990-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 1990, launched on 31 Aug 1990 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKS as part of the Oblik programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Oblik bus, with a mass of 2,655 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 Oblik No. 815?
Oblik No. 815 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 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 Oblik No. 815 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 815 re-entered on 14 Sep 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 815?
Oblik No. 815 was operated by UNKS and built by TSSKB (SU).