Tselina-D (1) No. 2L
Re-entered 3 Nov 2023Tselina-D (1) No. 2L (NORAD 5117, COSPAR 1971-028A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 2023, launched on 7 Apr 1971 on the Tselina-D 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. 2L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Nov 2023, 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 Tselina-D (1) No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-D (1) No. 2L re-entered on 3 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-D (1) No. 2L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 2L was operated by TSN108 and built by YUZH (SU).