Oko 73D6 No. 6069
Re-entered 5 Jan 2019Oko 73D6 No. 6069 (NORAD 32268, COSPAR 2007-049A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jan 2019, launched on 23 Oct 2007 on the Oko US-KS mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,900 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6069?
Oko 73D6 No. 6069 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jan 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Oko 73D6 No. 6069 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6069 re-entered on 5 Jan 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6069?
Oko 73D6 No. 6069 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (RU).