US-PM No. 17L
Re-entered 18 Mar 1995US-PM No. 17L (NORAD 22643, COSPAR 1993-029A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1995, launched on 28 Apr 1993 on the US-PM mission. It was operated by VMFR as part of the US-PM programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,400 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 US-PM No. 17L?
US-PM No. 17L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 1995, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1993. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did US-PM No. 17L re-enter the atmosphere?
US-PM No. 17L re-entered on 18 Mar 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-PM No. 17L?
US-PM No. 17L was operated by VMFR and built by ARSL/KOMET (RU).