Orlets-1 No. 2L
Re-entered 30 Nov 1990Orlets-1 No. 2L (NORAD 20828, COSPAR 1990-087A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 1990, launched on 1 Oct 1990 on the Orlets mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Don programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Orlets bus, with a mass of 3,590 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 Orlets-1 No. 2L?
Orlets-1 No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 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 Orlets-1 No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orlets-1 No. 2L re-entered on 30 Nov 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orlets-1 No. 2L?
Orlets-1 No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).