Rotor No. 18L
Re-entered 29 May 1971Rotor No. 18L (NORAD 5230, COSPAR 1971-043A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 1971, launched on 18 May 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Rotor No. 18L?
Rotor No. 18L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 Rotor No. 18L re-enter the atmosphere?
Rotor No. 18L re-entered on 29 May 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rotor No. 18L?
Rotor No. 18L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).