Foton No. 10L
Re-entered 3 Mar 1995Foton No. 10L (NORAD 23497, COSPAR 1995-006A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1995, launched on 16 Feb 1995 on the Foton No. 10 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,250 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 Foton No. 10L?
Foton No. 10L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1995, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1995. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Foton No. 10L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 10L re-entered on 3 Mar 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 10L?
Foton No. 10L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (RU).