Resurs F-1M No. 18L
Re-entered 13 Dec 1997Resurs F-1M No. 18L (NORAD 25059, COSPAR 1997-072A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 1997, launched on 18 Nov 1997 on the Resurs F-1M mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1M programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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 Resurs F-1M No. 18L?
Resurs F-1M No. 18L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 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 Resurs F-1M No. 18L re-enter the atmosphere?
Resurs F-1M No. 18L re-entered on 13 Dec 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Resurs F-1M No. 18L?
Resurs F-1M No. 18L was operated by PRIR and built by PROGT (RU).