Germes No. 8L
Re-entered 31 Aug 1972Germes No. 8L (NORAD 6150, COSPAR 1972-063A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 1972, launched on 18 Aug 1972 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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 Germes No. 8L?
Germes No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 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 Germes No. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 8L re-entered on 31 Aug 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 8L?
Germes No. 8L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).