Vostok-1 No. 3
Re-entered 2 Dec 1960Vostok-1 No. 3 (NORAD 65, COSPAR 1960 RHO 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1960, launched on 1 Dec 1960. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Vostok-1 No. 3?
Vostok-1 No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Dec 1960, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1960. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vostok-1 No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vostok-1 No. 3 re-entered on 2 Dec 1960, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vostok-1 No. 3?
Vostok-1 No. 3 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).