Zenit-4M No. 9L
Re-entered 3 Mar 1971Zenit-4M No. 9L (NORAD 4959, COSPAR 1971-014A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1971, launched on 18 Feb 1971 on the Zenit-4M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4M 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 Zenit-4M No. 9L?
Zenit-4M No. 9L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1971, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1971. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Zenit-4M No. 9L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-4M No. 9L re-entered on 3 Mar 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-4M No. 9L?
Zenit-4M No. 9L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).