Foton No. 14L
Re-entered 16 Jun 2005Foton No. 14L (NORAD 28686, COSPAR 2005-020A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 2005, launched on 31 May 2005 on the Foton-M No. 2 mission. It was operated by TSSKBP as part of the Foton programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKBP on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,515 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 Foton No. 14L?
Foton No. 14L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2005. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Foton No. 14L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton No. 14L re-entered on 16 Jun 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton No. 14L?
Foton No. 14L was operated by TSSKBP and built by TSSKBP (RU).