Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72
Re-entered 23 Feb 1996Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72 (NORAD 23798, COSPAR 1996-011A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1996, launched on 21 Feb 1996 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72 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. 72?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 1996, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. 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. 72 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72 re-entered on 23 Feb 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 72 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).