Kosmos-2306 SS 4
Re-entered 3 Oct 1998Kosmos-2306 SS 4 (NORAD 24784, COSPAR 1995-008K) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 1998, launched on 2 Mar 1995 on the Romb mission. It is catalogued as ESO. It was operated by PVO as part of the ESO programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZHUA on the ESO bus, with a mass of 5 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 Kosmos-2306 SS 4?
Kosmos-2306 SS 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 1998, 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 Kosmos-2306 SS 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-2306 SS 4 re-entered on 3 Oct 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-2306 SS 4?
Kosmos-2306 SS 4 was operated by PVO and built by YUZHUA (RU).