Nauka 3KS No. 1L
Re-entered 30 Nov 1969Nauka 3KS No. 1L (NORAD 4236, COSPAR 1969-098E) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 1969, launched on 12 Nov 1969 on the Zenit-2 No. 80 mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 3KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 600 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 Nauka 3KS No. 1L?
Nauka 3KS No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 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 Nauka 3KS No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 3KS No. 1L re-entered on 30 Nov 1969, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 3KS No. 1L?
Nauka 3KS No. 1L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).