Foton No. 12L
Re-entered 24 Sep 1999Foton No. 12L (NORAD 25902, COSPAR 1999-048A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 1999, launched on 9 Sep 1999 on the Foton No. 12 mission. It was operated by TSSKBP as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKBP on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,510 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 Foton No. 12L?
Foton No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 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 Foton No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 12L re-entered on 24 Sep 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 12L?
Foton No. 12L was operated by TSSKBP and built by TSSKBP (RU).