DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag)
Re-entered 7 Apr 1972DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag) (NORAD 5641, COSPAR 1971-104A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 1972, launched on 2 Dec 1971 on the DS-U2-IK No. 2 mission. It was operated by IK as part of the DS-U2-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 296 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 DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag)?
DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 1972, 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 DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag) re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag) re-entered on 7 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag)?
DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag) was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).