Nauka 1KS No. 3L
Re-entered 4 Nov 1970Nauka 1KS No. 3L (NORAD 4585, COSPAR 1970-080E) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 1970, launched on 8 Oct 1970 on the Zenit-2M (Bion) mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 1KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Nauka? bus, with a mass of 810 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 Nauka 1KS No. 3L?
Nauka 1KS No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 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 Nauka 1KS No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 1KS No. 3L re-entered on 4 Nov 1970, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 1KS No. 3L?
Nauka 1KS No. 3L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).