E-6LS No. 113
Re-entered 10 Apr 1968E-6LS No. 113 (NORAD 3178, COSPAR 1968-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 1968, launched on 7 Apr 1968 on the E-6LS No. 113 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-6LS programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the E-6 DU bus, with a mass of 1,388 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 E-6LS No. 113?
E-6LS No. 113 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 1968, 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 E-6LS No. 113 re-enter the atmosphere?
E-6LS No. 113 re-entered on 10 Apr 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built E-6LS No. 113?
E-6LS No. 113 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).