Nauka 1KS No. 5L
Re-entered 6 Jun 1972Nauka 1KS No. 5L (NORAD 6040, COSPAR 1972-036D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 1972, launched on 17 May 1972 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 1KS 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 1KS No. 5L?
Nauka 1KS No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 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 1KS No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 1KS No. 5L re-entered on 6 Jun 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 1KS No. 5L?
Nauka 1KS No. 5L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).