Kosmos-123
Re-entered 10 Dec 1966Kosmos-123 (NORAD 2295, COSPAR 1966-061A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Dec 1966, launched on 8 Jul 1966 on the DS-P1-Yu No. 5 mission. It is catalogued as DS-P1-Yu No. 5L. It was operated by Southern SDB / PVO as part of the DS-P1-Yu A programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-123?
Kosmos-123 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Dec 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 Kosmos-123 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-123 re-entered on 10 Dec 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-123?
Kosmos-123 was operated by Southern SDB / PVO and built by YUZH (SU).