Almaz OPS-1
Re-entered 28 May 1973Almaz OPS-1 (NORAD 6398, COSPAR 1973-017A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 May 1973, launched on 3 Apr 1973 on the Almaz OPS 1 mission. It was operated by TSKBM as part of the Almaz programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the Almaz bus, with a mass of 18,718 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 Almaz OPS-1?
Almaz OPS-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 May 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 Almaz OPS-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Almaz OPS-1 re-entered on 28 May 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Almaz OPS-1?
Almaz OPS-1 was operated by TSKBM and built by ZIKH (SU).