Tselina-O GVM No. 2
Re-entered 8 Jun 1978Tselina-O GVM No. 2 (NORAD 3021, COSPAR 1967-108A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1978, launched on 30 Oct 1967 on the Tselina-O GVM mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the Tselina-O programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-O bus, with a mass of 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 Tselina-O GVM No. 2?
Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1978, 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 Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-O GVM No. 2 re-entered on 8 Jun 1978, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-O GVM No. 2?
Tselina-O GVM No. 2 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).