Kobal't No. 552
Re-entered 14 Apr 1998Kobal't No. 552 (NORAD 25095, COSPAR 1997-080A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 1998, launched on 15 Dec 1997 on the Kobal't mission. It was operated by VKSR as part of the Kobal't programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Kobal't No. 552?
Kobal't No. 552 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 1998, 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 Kobal't No. 552 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 552 re-entered on 14 Apr 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 552?
Kobal't No. 552 was operated by VKSR and built by PROGT (RU).