Kobal't No. 548
Re-entered 29 Sep 1994Kobal't No. 548 (NORAD 23182, COSPAR 1994-042A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1994, launched on 20 Jul 1994 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by VKS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 548?
Kobal't No. 548 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1994, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1994. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kobal't No. 548 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 548 re-entered on 29 Sep 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 548?
Kobal't No. 548 was operated by VKS and built by TSSKB (RU).