Molniya-3 No. 61
Re-entered 2 Feb 2011Molniya-3 No. 61 (NORAD 25379, COSPAR 1998-040A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 2011, launched on 1 Jul 1998 on the Molniya-3 No. 61 mission. It was operated by VKSR / GPKS as part of the Molniya-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPMR on the Molniya-3 bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Molniya-3 No. 61?
Molniya-3 No. 61 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 2011, 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 Molniya-3 No. 61 re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-3 No. 61 re-entered on 2 Feb 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-3 No. 61?
Molniya-3 No. 61 was operated by VKSR / GPKS and built by NPOPMR (RU).