DS-P1-Yu No. 42L
Re-entered 22 Jan 1971DS-P1-Yu No. 42L (NORAD 4573, COSPAR 1970-081A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 1971, launched on 8 Oct 1970 on the DS-P1-Yu No. 42 mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the DS-P1-Yu A programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-P1 bus, with a mass of 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 DS-P1-Yu No. 42L?
DS-P1-Yu No. 42L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 1971, 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 DS-P1-Yu No. 42L re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-P1-Yu No. 42L re-entered on 22 Jan 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-P1-Yu No. 42L?
DS-P1-Yu No. 42L was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).