Gektor No. 19L
Re-entered 14 Apr 1971Gektor No. 19L (NORAD 5108, COSPAR 1971-026A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 1971, launched on 2 Apr 1971 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. 19L?
Gektor No. 19L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 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 Gektor No. 19L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 19L re-entered on 14 Apr 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 19L?
Gektor No. 19L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).