OGCh No. 12L
Re-entered 31 Jul 1967OGCh No. 12L (NORAD 2902, COSPAR 1967-074A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jul 1967, launched on 31 Jul 1967 on the OGCh No. 12L mission. It was operated by RVSN as part of the OGCh programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the OGCh bus, with a mass of 1,450 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 OGCh No. 12L?
OGCh No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jul 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 OGCh No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
OGCh No. 12L re-entered on 31 Jul 1967, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OGCh No. 12L?
OGCh No. 12L was operated by RVSN and built by YUZH (SU).