Kobal't No. 543
Re-entered 22 Sep 1992Kobal't No. 543 (NORAD 22052, COSPAR 1992-045A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1992, launched on 24 Jul 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. 543?
Kobal't No. 543 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 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. 543 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 543 re-entered on 22 Sep 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 543?
Kobal't No. 543 was operated by VVSR and built by TSSKB (RU).