Kosmos-549
Re-entered 29 Jun 1980Kosmos-549 (NORAD 6373, COSPAR 1973-010A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 1980, launched on 28 Feb 1973 on the Tselina-OM mission. It is catalogued as Tselina-OM No. 20L. It was operated by GRU as part of the Tselina-OM programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-OM bus, with a mass of 434 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 Kosmos-549?
Kosmos-549 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 1980, 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 Kosmos-549 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-549 re-entered on 29 Jun 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-549?
Kosmos-549 was operated by GRU and built by YUZH (SU).