Interkosmos-5
Re-entered 7 Apr 1972Interkosmos-5 (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 is catalogued as DS-U2-IK No. 2 (Mag). 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Interkosmos-5?
Interkosmos-5 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 Interkosmos-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Interkosmos-5 re-entered on 7 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Interkosmos-5?
Interkosmos-5 was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).