Don No. 8L
Re-entered 17 Nov 2006Don No. 8L (NORAD 29402, COSPAR 2006-039A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Nov 2006, launched on 14 Sep 2006 on the Don No. 8L mission. It was operated by KVR as part of the Don programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL on the Orlets bus, with a mass of 6,800 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Don No. 8L?
Don No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Nov 2006, 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 Don No. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?
Don No. 8L re-entered on 17 Nov 2006, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Don No. 8L?
Don No. 8L was operated by KVR and built by ARSL (RU).