Progress 7K-TGM No. 359
Re-entered 20 Jan 2007Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 (NORAD 29714, COSPAR 2007-002A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jan 2007, launched on 18 Jan 2007 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,290 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 Progress 7K-TGM No. 359?
Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jan 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 re-enter the atmosphere?
Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 re-entered on 20 Jan 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 359?
Progress 7K-TGM No. 359 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).