Vostok-3A No. 8
Re-entered 19 Jun 1963Vostok-3A No. 8 (NORAD 595, COSPAR 1963-023A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 1963, launched on 16 Jun 1963 on the Vostok-3A No. 8 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok3A programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Vostok-3A No. 8?
Vostok-3A No. 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 1963, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vostok-3A No. 8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vostok-3A No. 8 re-entered on 19 Jun 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vostok-3A No. 8?
Vostok-3A No. 8 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).