Kosmos-268
Re-entered 9 May 1970Kosmos-268 (NORAD 3773, COSPAR 1969-020A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 1970, launched on 5 Mar 1969 on the DS-P1-Yu No. 18 mission. It is catalogued as DS-P1-Yu No. 18L. It was operated by PVO as part of the DS-P1-Yu C programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 200 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 Kosmos-268?
Kosmos-268 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 1970, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1969. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kosmos-268 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-268 re-entered on 9 May 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-268?
Kosmos-268 was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).