Kobal't No. 540
Re-entered 24 Jul 1992Kobal't No. 540 (NORAD 21973, COSPAR 1992-029A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jul 1992, launched on 28 May 1992 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by VVSR 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. 540?
Kobal't No. 540 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jul 1992, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1992. 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. 540 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 540 re-entered on 24 Jul 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 540?
Kobal't No. 540 was operated by VVSR and built by TSSKB (RU).