Luna-20 VA
Re-entered 15 Feb 1972Luna-20 VA (NORAD 5835, COSPAR 1972-007A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 1972, launched on 14 Feb 1972 on the VA mission. It is catalogued as VA. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the E-8-5 VA programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna VA bus, with a mass of 39 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 Luna-20 VA?
Luna-20 VA 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 Luna-20 VA re-enter the atmosphere?
Luna-20 VA re-entered on 15 Feb 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Luna-20 VA?
Luna-20 VA was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).