Vostok-1 No. 2
Re-entered 20 Aug 1960Vostok-1 No. 2 (NORAD 55, COSPAR 1960 LAM 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 1960, launched on 19 Aug 1960. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Vostok-1 No. 2?
Vostok-1 No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vostok-1 No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vostok-1 No. 2 re-entered on 20 Aug 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vostok-1 No. 2?
Vostok-1 No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).