Kometa No. 20L
Re-entered 13 Nov 2000Kometa No. 20L (NORAD 26552, COSPAR 2000-058A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2000, launched on 29 Sep 2000 on the Kometa No. 20? mission. It was operated by VTSR as part of the Kometa programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Yantar'-1KFT bus, with a mass of 2,720 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 Kometa No. 20L?
Kometa No. 20L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2000, 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 Kometa No. 20L re-enter the atmosphere?
Kometa No. 20L re-entered on 13 Nov 2000, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kometa No. 20L?
Kometa No. 20L was operated by VTSR and built by PROGT (RU).