Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4
Re-entered 26 Jun 1990Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4 (NORAD 4497, COSPAR 1970-064A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 1990, launched on 20 Aug 1970 on the Lira mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Tsiklon A2 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the KAUR-1 11F617 bus, with a mass of 643 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 Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4?
Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 1990, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1970. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4 re-entered on 26 Jun 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4?
Tsiklon GVM EP-703-4 was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).