Tselina-O No. 2L
Re-entered 24 Feb 1973Tselina-O No. 2L (NORAD 3100, COSPAR 1968-006A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Feb 1973, launched on 19 Jan 1968 on the Tselina-O mission. It was operated by TSN108 as part of the Tselina-O programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-O bus, with a mass of 434 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 No. 2L?
Tselina-O No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Feb 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1968. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tselina-O No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-O No. 2L re-entered on 24 Feb 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-O No. 2L?
Tselina-O No. 2L was operated by TSN108 and built by YUZH (SU).