Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78
Re-entered 22 Feb 1999Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78 (NORAD 25632, COSPAR 1999-007A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1999, launched on 20 Feb 1999 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78 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. 78?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 1999, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1999. 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. 78 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78 re-entered on 22 Feb 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78?
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 78 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).