Nauka 8KS No. 1L
Re-entered 25 May 1971Nauka 8KS No. 1L (NORAD 5228, COSPAR 1971-040C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 May 1971, launched on 6 May 1971 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 8KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 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 Nauka 8KS No. 1L?
Nauka 8KS No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 May 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 Nauka 8KS No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 8KS No. 1L re-entered on 25 May 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 8KS No. 1L?
Nauka 8KS No. 1L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).