Musson-2 No. 11
Re-entered 15 Jul 2013Musson-2 No. 11 (NORAD 37362, COSPAR 2011-005A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2013, launched on 1 Feb 2011 on the Musson-2 No. 11 mission. It was operated by TSVS as part of the Geo-IK-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by RESH on the Geo-IK-2 14F31 bus, with a mass of 900 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Musson-2 No. 11?
Musson-2 No. 11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Musson-2 No. 11 re-enter the atmosphere?
Musson-2 No. 11 re-entered on 15 Jul 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Musson-2 No. 11 operational?
Musson-2 No. 11 was operational for roughly 5 months, from 1 Feb 2011 to 28 Jun 2011.
Who operated and built Musson-2 No. 11?
Musson-2 No. 11 was operated by TSVS and built by RESH (RU).