Zenit-4MT No. 1L
Re-entered 6 Jan 1972Zenit-4MT No. 1L (NORAD 5727, COSPAR 1971-118A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 1972, launched on 27 Dec 1971 on the Zenit-4MT mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4MT bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Zenit-4MT No. 1L?
Zenit-4MT No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 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 Zenit-4MT No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-4MT No. 1L re-entered on 6 Jan 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-4MT No. 1L?
Zenit-4MT No. 1L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).