Kometa No. 14L
Re-entered 30 Jan 1992Kometa No. 14L (NORAD 21816, COSPAR 1991-085A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 1992, launched on 17 Dec 1991 on the Kometa No. 14 mission. It was operated by VTSR as part of the Kometa programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-1KFT bus, with a mass of 2,720 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 Kometa No. 14L?
Kometa No. 14L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 1992, 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 Kometa No. 14L re-enter the atmosphere?
Kometa No. 14L re-entered on 30 Jan 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kometa No. 14L?
Kometa No. 14L was operated by VTSR and built by TSSKB (SU).