Orlets-1 No. 3L
Re-entered 6 Dec 1991Orlets-1 No. 3L (NORAD 21741, COSPAR 1991-071A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 1991, launched on 9 Oct 1991 on the Orlets mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Don programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Orlets bus, with a mass of 3,590 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 Orlets-1 No. 3L?
Orlets-1 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 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 Orlets-1 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orlets-1 No. 3L re-entered on 6 Dec 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orlets-1 No. 3L?
Orlets-1 No. 3L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).