Vulkan-Kompas-2
Re-entered 28 Dec 2011Vulkan-Kompas-2 (NORAD 29157, COSPAR 2006-019A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Dec 2011, launched on 26 May 2006 on the Vulkan-Kompas-2 mission. It was operated by IZM / MAK as part of the Kompas programme. The spacecraft was built by MAK on the Shtil bus, with a mass of 80 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 Vulkan-Kompas-2?
Vulkan-Kompas-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Dec 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vulkan-Kompas-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vulkan-Kompas-2 re-entered on 28 Dec 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vulkan-Kompas-2?
Vulkan-Kompas-2 was operated by IZM / MAK and built by MAK (RU).