Foton No. 11L
Re-entered 23 Oct 1997Foton No. 11L (NORAD 25006, COSPAR 1997-060A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1997, launched on 9 Oct 1997 on the Foton No. 11 mission. It was operated by TSSKBP as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,400 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 Foton No. 11L?
Foton No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1997, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1997. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Foton No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 11L re-entered on 23 Oct 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 11L?
Foton No. 11L was operated by TSSKBP and built by PROGT (RU).