Meteor No. 4L
Re-entered 23 Nov 1988Meteor No. 4L (NORAD 2168, COSPAR 1966-038A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 1988, launched on 11 May 1966 on the Meteor 11F614 No. 4 mission. It was operated by VNIEM as part of the Meteor A programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Meteor bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 Meteor No. 4L?
Meteor No. 4L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 1988, 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 Meteor No. 4L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meteor No. 4L re-entered on 23 Nov 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meteor No. 4L?
Meteor No. 4L was operated by VNIEM and built by VNIEM (SU).