Rotor No. 43L
Re-entered 27 Apr 1972Rotor No. 43L (NORAD 5945, COSPAR 1972-030A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 1972, launched on 14 Apr 1972 on the Zenit-4M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4M 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Rotor No. 43L?
Rotor No. 43L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 Rotor No. 43L re-enter the atmosphere?
Rotor No. 43L re-entered on 27 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rotor No. 43L?
Rotor No. 43L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).