Nauka 5KS No. 3L
Re-entered 18 Apr 1972Nauka 5KS No. 3L (NORAD 6002, COSPAR 1972-026C) 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 TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 5KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 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 Nauka 5KS No. 3L?
Nauka 5KS No. 3L 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 Nauka 5KS No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 5KS No. 3L re-entered on 18 Apr 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 5KS No. 3L?
Nauka 5KS No. 3L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).