Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76
Re-entered 31 Jan 1998Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 (NORAD 25146, COSPAR 1998-004A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1998, launched on 29 Jan 1998 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STM programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the 7K-STM bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 1998, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1998. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 re-entered on 31 Jan 1998, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 76 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).