LK T2K No. 3
Re-entered 23 Aug 1981LK T2K No. 3 (NORAD 5407, COSPAR 1971-069A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 1981, launched on 12 Aug 1971 on the T2K No. 3 mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the T2K programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the T2K bus, with a mass of 1,170 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 LK T2K No. 3?
LK T2K No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 1981, 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 LK T2K No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
LK T2K No. 3 re-entered on 23 Aug 1981, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LK T2K No. 3?
LK T2K No. 3 was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).