Zenit-4 No. 51L
Re-entered 12 Oct 1968Zenit-4 No. 51L (NORAD 3473, COSPAR 1968-087A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1968, launched on 7 Oct 1968 on the Zenit-4 No. 51 mission. It was operated by TSUKOS as part of the Zenit-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4 bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Zenit-4 No. 51L?
Zenit-4 No. 51L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 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 Zenit-4 No. 51L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-4 No. 51L re-entered on 12 Oct 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-4 No. 51L?
Zenit-4 No. 51L was operated by TSUKOS and built by TSKBE3 (SU).