Strela-2 No. 3L
Re-entered 6 May 1991Strela-2 No. 3L (NORAD 2720, COSPAR 1967-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 1991, launched on 24 Mar 1967 on the Strela-2 mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-2 bus, with a mass of 800 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 Strela-2 No. 3L?
Strela-2 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 1991, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1967. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Strela-2 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Strela-2 No. 3L re-entered on 6 May 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Strela-2 No. 3L?
Strela-2 No. 3L was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).