Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31
Re-entered 24 Apr 1971Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 (NORAD 5172, COSPAR 1971-034A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Apr 1971, launched on 22 Apr 1971 on the Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the 7K-TX programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7KT-OK bus, with a mass of 2,810 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 Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31?
Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 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 Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 re-entered on 24 Apr 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31?
Soyuz 7KT-OK No. 31 was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).