Oko 73D6 No. 6071
Re-entered 15 Oct 2022Oko 73D6 No. 6071 (NORAD 37170, COSPAR 2010-049A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2022, launched on 30 Sep 2010 on the Oko TP 6071 mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko E programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 2,400 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 Oko 73D6 No. 6071?
Oko 73D6 No. 6071 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2010. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Oko 73D6 No. 6071 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oko 73D6 No. 6071 re-entered on 15 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oko 73D6 No. 6071?
Oko 73D6 No. 6071 was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (RU).