Tselina-OM No. 5L
Re-entered 15 Jan 1980Tselina-OM No. 5L (NORAD 5253, COSPAR 1971-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 1980, launched on 29 May 1971 on the Tselina-OM mission. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-OM programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-OM bus, with a mass of 434 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-OM No. 5L?
Tselina-OM No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 1980, 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-OM No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-OM No. 5L re-entered on 15 Jan 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-OM No. 5L?
Tselina-OM No. 5L was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).