Meteor No. 8L
Re-entered 2 Apr 1989Meteor No. 8L (NORAD 3010, COSPAR 1967-102A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 1989, launched on 24 Oct 1967 on the Meteor 11F614 No. 8 mission. It was operated by VNIEM as part of the Meteor B programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Meteor bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 Meteor No. 8L?
Meteor No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 1989, 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 Meteor No. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meteor No. 8L re-entered on 2 Apr 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meteor No. 8L?
Meteor No. 8L was operated by VNIEM and built by VNIEM (SU).