Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69
Re-entered 6 Oct 1994Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 (NORAD 23288, COSPAR 1994-063A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1994, launched on 3 Oct 1994 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STM programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STM bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 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 Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 re-entered on 6 Oct 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).