Nauka 16KS No. 2L
Re-entered 9 Apr 1973Nauka 16KS No. 2L (NORAD 6397, COSPAR 1973-016C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 1973, launched on 22 Mar 1973 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 16KS 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 16KS No. 2L?
Nauka 16KS No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 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 Nauka 16KS No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 16KS No. 2L re-entered on 9 Apr 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 16KS No. 2L?
Nauka 16KS No. 2L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).