Oblik No. 817
Re-entered 10 Feb 1991Oblik No. 817 (NORAD 21059, COSPAR 1991-004A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 1991, launched on 17 Jan 1991 on the Oblik mission. It was operated by UNKSR 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. 817?
Oblik No. 817 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1991. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Oblik No. 817 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oblik No. 817 re-entered on 10 Feb 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oblik No. 817?
Oblik No. 817 was operated by UNKSR and built by TSSKB (SU).