Zenit-2 No. 5L
Re-entered 21 Oct 1962Zenit-2 No. 5L (NORAD 437, COSPAR 1962 B ZET 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 1962, launched on 17 Oct 1962. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Zenit-2 LKI programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Zenit-2 bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Zenit-2 No. 5L?
Zenit-2 No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 1962, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1962. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Zenit-2 No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-2 No. 5L re-entered on 21 Oct 1962, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-2 No. 5L?
Zenit-2 No. 5L was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).