Parus No. 703
Re-entered 21 Aug 1997Parus No. 703 (NORAD 23676, COSPAR 1995-052A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 1997, launched on 6 Oct 1995 on the Parus mission. It was operated by VMFR as part of the Parus programme. The spacecraft was built by POL on the KAUR-1 11F627 bus, with a mass of 800 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 Parus No. 703?
Parus No. 703 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 1997, 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 Parus No. 703 re-enter the atmosphere?
Parus No. 703 re-entered on 21 Aug 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Parus No. 703?
Parus No. 703 was operated by VMFR and built by POL (RU).