Neman No. 12L
Re-entered 28 Sep 1996Neman No. 12L (NORAD 23674, COSPAR 1995-051A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 1996, launched on 29 Sep 1995 on the Neman mission. It was operated by VKS as part of the Neman programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4KS1 bus, with a mass of 3,790 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 Neman No. 12L?
Neman No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 1996, 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 Neman No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
Neman No. 12L re-entered on 28 Sep 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Neman No. 12L?
Neman No. 12L was operated by VKS and built by TSSKB (RU).