Meteor No. 10L
Re-entered 18 Oct 1983Meteor No. 10L (NORAD 3282, COSPAR 1968-049A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 1983, launched on 12 Jun 1968 on the Meteor No. 10 mission. It was operated by TSUKOS / GMS as part of the Meteor B programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Meteor bus, with a mass of 1,280 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meteor No. 10L?
Meteor No. 10L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 1983, 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 Meteor No. 10L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meteor No. 10L re-entered on 18 Oct 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meteor No. 10L?
Meteor No. 10L was operated by TSUKOS / GMS and built by VNIEM (SU).