E-8 No. 204
Re-entered 9 Jan 1973E-8 No. 204 (NORAD 6333, COSPAR 1973-001A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 1973, launched on 8 Jan 1973 on the E-8 No. 204 mission. It was operated by IKI / BABTS as part of the E-8 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 2,944 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 E-8 No. 204?
E-8 No. 204 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1973. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did E-8 No. 204 re-enter the atmosphere?
E-8 No. 204 re-entered on 9 Jan 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built E-8 No. 204?
E-8 No. 204 was operated by IKI / BABTS and built by NPOL (SU).