Gektor No. 29L
Re-entered 18 Apr 1972Gektor No. 29L (NORAD 5933, COSPAR 1972-026A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Apr 1972, launched on 6 Apr 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. 29L?
Gektor No. 29L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Apr 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. 29L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 29L re-entered on 18 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 29L?
Gektor No. 29L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).