Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227
Re-entered 22 Dec 2009Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 (NORAD 36129, COSPAR 2009-074A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 2009, launched on 20 Dec 2009 on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STMA programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STMA bus, with a mass of 2,892 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 Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 re-entered on 22 Dec 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 227 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).