DS-U3-IK No. 3
Re-entered 5 Oct 1972DS-U3-IK No. 3 (NORAD 6075, COSPAR 1972-047A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 1972, launched on 30 Jun 1972 on the DS-U3-IK No. 3 mission. It was operated by IK as part of the DS-U3-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U3 bus, with a mass of 301 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 DS-U3-IK No. 3?
DS-U3-IK No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 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 DS-U3-IK No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U3-IK No. 3 re-entered on 5 Oct 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U3-IK No. 3?
DS-U3-IK No. 3 was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).