Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231
Re-entered 6 Apr 2011Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 (NORAD 37382, COSPAR 2011-012A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Apr 2011, launched on 4 Apr 2011 on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 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 2,902 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. 231?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Apr 2011, 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 Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 re-entered on 6 Apr 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231?
Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 231 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).