Luna-12
Re-entered 25 Oct 1966Luna-12 (NORAD 2508, COSPAR 1966-094A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 1966, launched on 22 Oct 1966 on the E-6LF No. 102 mission. It is catalogued as E-6LF No. 102. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the E-6LF programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,308 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 Luna-12?
Luna-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Luna-12 re-enter the atmosphere?
Luna-12 re-entered on 25 Oct 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Luna-12?
Luna-12 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).