Kobal't No. 549
Re-entered 11 Jun 1996Kobal't No. 549 (NORAD 23818, COSPAR 1996-016A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 1996, launched on 14 Mar 1996 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by VKS as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 549?
Kobal't No. 549 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 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 Kobal't No. 549 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 549 re-entered on 11 Jun 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 549?
Kobal't No. 549 was operated by VKS and built by TSSKB (RU).