Kobal't No. 536
Re-entered 24 May 1991Kobal't No. 536 (NORAD 21203, COSPAR 1991-023A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 1991, launched on 26 Mar 1991 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by UNKSR as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kobal't No. 536?
Kobal't No. 536 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 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 Kobal't No. 536 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 536 re-entered on 24 May 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 536?
Kobal't No. 536 was operated by UNKSR and built by TSSKB (SU).