E-6S No. 204 ISL
Re-entered 3 Mar 1966E-6S No. 204 ISL (NORAD 2093, COSPAR 1966-017A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1966, launched on 1 Mar 1966 on the E-6S No. 204 ISL mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the E-6S programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the E-6 ISL bus, with a mass of 245 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 E-6S No. 204 ISL?
E-6S No. 204 ISL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did E-6S No. 204 ISL re-enter the atmosphere?
E-6S No. 204 ISL re-entered on 3 Mar 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built E-6S No. 204 ISL?
E-6S No. 204 ISL was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).