US-PU No. 5L
Re-entered 1 Jan 1999US-PU No. 5L (NORAD 24670, COSPAR 1996-069A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1999, launched on 11 Dec 1996 on the US-PU mission. It was operated by VMFR as part of the US-PU programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,400 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 US-PU No. 5L?
US-PU No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 1999, 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 US-PU No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
US-PU No. 5L re-entered on 1 Jan 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-PU No. 5L?
US-PU No. 5L was operated by VMFR and built by ARSL/KOMET (RU).