N-4 No. 4
Re-entered 16 Sep 1966N-4 No. 4 (NORAD 2290, COSPAR 1966-060A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Sep 1966, launched on 6 Jul 1966 on the N-4 No. 4 mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the N-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the Proton N-4 bus, with a mass of 12,200 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 N-4 No. 4?
N-4 No. 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Sep 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did N-4 No. 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
N-4 No. 4 re-entered on 16 Sep 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built N-4 No. 4?
N-4 No. 4 was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).