I2B No. 104
Re-entered 14 Jan 1969I2B No. 104 (NORAD 3013, COSPAR 1967-104A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1969, launched on 27 Oct 1967 on the I2-BM mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBM/KB1 on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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 I2B No. 104?
I2B No. 104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 1969, 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 I2B No. 104 re-enter the atmosphere?
I2B No. 104 re-entered on 14 Jan 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built I2B No. 104?
I2B No. 104 was operated by PKO and built by TSKBM/KB1 (SU).