Foton No. 8L
Re-entered 24 Oct 1992Foton No. 8L (NORAD 22173, COSPAR 1992-065A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1992, launched on 8 Oct 1992 on the Foton No. 8L mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,147 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 Foton No. 8L?
Foton No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 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 Foton No. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 8L re-entered on 24 Oct 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 8L?
Foton No. 8L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (RU).