OGCh No. 06L
Re-entered 6 May 1967OGCh No. 06L (NORAD 2543, COSPAR 1966-101G) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 1967, launched on 2 Nov 1966 on the OGCh No. 06L mission. It was operated by RVSN as part of the OGCh programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the OGCh bus, with a mass of 1,450 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 OGCh No. 06L?
OGCh No. 06L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 1967, 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 OGCh No. 06L re-enter the atmosphere?
OGCh No. 06L re-entered on 6 May 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OGCh No. 06L?
OGCh No. 06L was operated by RVSN and built by YUZH (SU).