SA Marsa-2
Re-entered 22 May 1971SA Marsa-2 (NORAD 5739, COSPAR 1971-045D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 1971, launched on 19 May 1971 on the 4M No. 171 mission. It is catalogued as SA. It was operated by IKI / Lavochkin as part of the 3M SA programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Mars SA bus, with a mass of 645 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 SA Marsa-2?
SA Marsa-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 1971, 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 SA Marsa-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
SA Marsa-2 re-entered on 22 May 1971, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SA Marsa-2?
SA Marsa-2 was operated by IKI / Lavochkin and built by NPOL (SU).