Oko 73D6 No. 6039
Re-entered 21 Dec 2013Oko 73D6 No. 6039 (NORAD 27613, COSPAR 2002-059A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 2013, launched on 24 Dec 2002 on the Oko US-KS mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,900 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6039?
Oko 73D6 No. 6039 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2002. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Oko 73D6 No. 6039 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6039 re-entered on 21 Dec 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6039?
Oko 73D6 No. 6039 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (RU).