Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L
Re-entered 12 Jul 1993Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L (NORAD 22696, COSPAR 1993-040A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 1993, launched on 25 Jun 1993 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 57 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 C 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-F1-14F43 No. 17L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 1993, 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L re-entered on 12 Jul 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L?
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (RU).