Gektor No. 26L
Re-entered 15 Feb 1972Gektor No. 26L (NORAD 5821, COSPAR 1972-006A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 1972, launched on 3 Feb 1972 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-2M 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 Gektor No. 26L?
Gektor No. 26L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 1972, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1972. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Gektor No. 26L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 26L re-entered on 15 Feb 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 26L?
Gektor No. 26L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).