Nauka 5KSA No. 1
Re-entered 27 Sep 1972Nauka 5KSA No. 1 (NORAD 6198, COSPAR 1972-070C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 1972, launched on 15 Sep 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 5KSA No. 1?
Nauka 5KSA No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 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 5KSA No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 5KSA No. 1 re-entered on 27 Sep 1972, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 5KSA No. 1?
Nauka 5KSA No. 1 was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).