L-1 No. 12L
Re-entered 13 Nov 1968L-1 No. 12L (NORAD 3535, COSPAR 1968-101A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 1968, launched on 10 Nov 1968 on the L-1 No. 12L mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the L-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7K-L1 bus, with a mass of 2,800 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 L-1 No. 12L?
L-1 No. 12L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 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 L-1 No. 12L re-enter the atmosphere?
L-1 No. 12L re-entered on 13 Nov 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built L-1 No. 12L?
L-1 No. 12L was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).