IS-M GVM No. 003/DU
Re-entered 28 Aug 1970IS-M GVM No. 003/DU (NORAD 4282, COSPAR 1969-108A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1970, launched on 23 Dec 1969 on the IM IS (I2P?) 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 3,600 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 IS-M GVM No. 003/DU?
IS-M GVM No. 003/DU re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 1970, 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. 003/DU re-enter the atmosphere?
IS-M GVM No. 003/DU re-entered on 28 Aug 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IS-M GVM No. 003/DU?
IS-M GVM No. 003/DU was operated by PKO and built by TSKBM/KB1 (SU).