Kobal't No. 553
Re-entered 15 Dec 1999Kobal't No. 553 (NORAD 25889, COSPAR 1999-044A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 1999, launched on 18 Aug 1999 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. 553?
Kobal't No. 553 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 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 Kobal't No. 553 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kobal't No. 553 re-entered on 15 Dec 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kobal't No. 553?
Kobal't No. 553 was operated by VKSR and built by PROGT (RU).