Ekspress AM-4
Re-entered 25 Mar 2012Ekspress AM-4 (NORAD 37798, COSPAR 2011-045A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2012, launched on 17 Aug 2011 on the Ekspress AM-4 mission. It was operated by KS as part of the Ekspress AM programme. The spacecraft was built by ASTT on the Eurostar 3000 bus, with a mass of 5,700 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 Ekspress AM-4?
Ekspress AM-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2012, 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 Ekspress AM-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Ekspress AM-4 re-entered on 25 Mar 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ekspress AM-4?
Ekspress AM-4 was operated by KS and built by ASTT (RU).