Resurs-500 No. 1L
Re-entered 22 Nov 1992Resurs-500 No. 1L (NORAD 22217, COSPAR 1992-075A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1992, launched on 15 Nov 1992 on the Resurs-500 No. 1 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Resurs-500 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs-500 No. 1L?
Resurs-500 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 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 Resurs-500 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-500 No. 1L re-entered on 22 Nov 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-500 No. 1L?
Resurs-500 No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (RU).