Rassvet-3 No. 4
Re-entered 6 Jun 2026Rassvet-3 No. 4 (NORAD 68363, COSPAR 2026-061D) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2026, launched on 23 Mar 2026 on the Rassvet-3 G1 mission. It was operated by Byuro 1440 as part of the Rassvet programme. The spacecraft was built by B1440 on the Rassvet-2 bus, with a mass of 370 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 Rassvet-3 No. 4?
Rassvet-3 No. 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Rassvet-3 No. 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Rassvet-3 No. 4 re-entered on 6 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rassvet-3 No. 4?
Rassvet-3 No. 4 was operated by Byuro 1440 and built by B1440 (RU).