Gektor No. 21L
Re-entered 13 Oct 1970Gektor No. 21L (NORAD 4561, COSPAR 1970-078A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 1970, launched on 1 Oct 1970 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-2M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Gektor No. 21L?
Gektor No. 21L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 1970, 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 Gektor No. 21L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 21L re-entered on 13 Oct 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 21L?
Gektor No. 21L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).