IS-M GVM No. 002
Re-entered 8 Sep 1969IS-M GVM No. 002 (NORAD 4058, COSPAR 1969-066A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 1969, launched on 6 Aug 1969 on the IS-M GVM mission. It was operated by PKO as part of the IS 5V91M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBM/KB1 on the IS bus, with a mass of 1,400 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 IS-M GVM No. 002?
IS-M GVM No. 002 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 1969, 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 IS-M GVM No. 002 re-enter the atmosphere?
IS-M GVM No. 002 re-entered on 8 Sep 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IS-M GVM No. 002?
IS-M GVM No. 002 was operated by PKO and built by TSKBM/KB1 (SU).