Molniya-1 No. 31L
Re-entered 23 Oct 1977Molniya-1 No. 31L (NORAD 6356, COSPAR 1973-007A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1977, launched on 3 Feb 1973 on the Molniya-1 11F67 No. 31 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Molniya-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 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 Molniya-1 No. 31L?
Molniya-1 No. 31L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 1977, 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 Molniya-1 No. 31L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-1 No. 31L re-entered on 23 Oct 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-1 No. 31L?
Molniya-1 No. 31L was operated by GUKOSR and built by OKB10 (SU).