Molniya-1Yu No. 15L
Re-entered 9 Jul 1973Molniya-1Yu No. 15L (NORAD 3619, COSPAR 1968-115A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 1973, launched on 16 Dec 1968 on the Molniya-1Yu 11F67 No. 15 mission. It was operated by TSUKOS as part of the Molniya-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 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 Molniya-1Yu No. 15L?
Molniya-1Yu No. 15L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 1973, 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 Molniya-1Yu No. 15L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-1Yu No. 15L re-entered on 9 Jul 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-1Yu No. 15L?
Molniya-1Yu No. 15L was operated by TSUKOS and built by OKB10 (SU).