L-1 No. 3P
Re-entered 19 Apr 1967L-1 No. 3P (NORAD 2746, COSPAR 1967-032C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 1967, launched on 8 Apr 1967 on the L-1 No. 3P mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the L-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7K-L1 bus, with a mass of 2,800 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 L-1 No. 3P?
L-1 No. 3P re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 1967, 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 L-1 No. 3P re-enter the atmosphere?
L-1 No. 3P re-entered on 19 Apr 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built L-1 No. 3P?
L-1 No. 3P was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).