Germes No. 5L
Re-entered 23 Jun 1971Germes No. 5L (NORAD 5289, COSPAR 1971-055A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jun 1971, launched on 11 Jun 1971 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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 Germes No. 5L?
Germes No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jun 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 Germes No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 5L re-entered on 23 Jun 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 5L?
Germes No. 5L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).