Resurs-F2 No. 6L
Re-entered 20 Jun 1991Resurs-F2 No. 6L (NORAD 21313, COSPAR 1991-035A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 1991, launched on 21 May 1991 on the Resurs-F2 17F42 No. 6 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F2 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F2 bus, with a mass of 2,573 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 Resurs-F2 No. 6L?
Resurs-F2 No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 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 Resurs-F2 No. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F2 No. 6L re-entered on 20 Jun 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F2 No. 6L?
Resurs-F2 No. 6L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).