Yenisey No. 2L
Re-entered 20 Apr 2001Yenisey No. 2L (NORAD 26538, COSPAR 2000-056A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2001, launched on 25 Sep 2000 on the Yenisey mission. It was operated by VKSR as part of the Orlets programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKBP on the Orlets-2 bus, with a mass of 4,150 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 Yenisey No. 2L?
Yenisey No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2000. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Yenisey No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yenisey No. 2L re-entered on 20 Apr 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yenisey No. 2L?
Yenisey No. 2L was operated by VKSR and built by TSSKBP (RU).