E-8-5 No. 408
Re-entered 15 Feb 1972E-8-5 No. 408 (NORAD 5841, COSPAR 1972-007E) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 1972, launched on 14 Feb 1972 on the VA mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-8-5 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 3,180 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 E-8-5 No. 408?
E-8-5 No. 408 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 E-8-5 No. 408 re-enter the atmosphere?
E-8-5 No. 408 re-entered on 15 Feb 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built E-8-5 No. 408?
E-8-5 No. 408 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).