Telkom 3
Re-entered 5 Feb 2021Telkom 3 (NORAD 38744, COSPAR 2012-044A) was a ID satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2021, launched on 6 Aug 2012 on the Telkom-3 mission. It was operated by TELK as part of the Telkom programme. The spacecraft was built by RESH on the Ekspress-1000H bus, with a mass of 1,903 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 Telkom 3?
Telkom 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Telkom 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Telkom 3 re-entered on 5 Feb 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Telkom 3?
Telkom 3 was operated by TELK and built by RESH (ID).