DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion)
Re-entered 15 Oct 1973DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion) (NORAD 6433, COSPAR 1973-022A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 1973, launched on 19 Apr 1973 on the DS-U2-IK Kopernik-500 mission. It was operated by IK as part of the DS-U2-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 256 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 DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion)?
DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 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 DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion) re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion) re-entered on 15 Oct 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion)?
DS-U2-IK No. 8 (Ion) was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).