Foton-M No. 1L
Re-entered 1 Sep 2014Foton-M No. 1L (NORAD 40095, COSPAR 2014-041A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Sep 2014, launched on 18 Jul 2014 on the Foton-M No. 4 mission. It was operated by TSSKBP as part of the Foton-M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKBP on the Foton bus, with a mass of 2,515 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 Foton-M No. 1L?
Foton-M No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Sep 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Foton-M No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Foton-M No. 1L re-entered on 1 Sep 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Foton-M No. 1L?
Foton-M No. 1L was operated by TSSKBP and built by TSSKBP (RU).