Tselina-D (1) No. 1L
Re-entered 24 Nov 2003Tselina-D (1) No. 1L (NORAD 4813, COSPAR 1970-113A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Nov 2003, launched on 18 Dec 1970 on the Tselina-D No. Yu2250-01 mission. It was operated by TSN108 as part of the Tselina-D1 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Tselina-D (1) No. 1L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Nov 2003, 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 Tselina-D (1) No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-D (1) No. 1L re-entered on 24 Nov 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-D (1) No. 1L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 1L was operated by TSN108 and built by YUZH (SU).