Germes No. 16L
Re-entered 12 Oct 1973Germes No. 16L (NORAD 6858, COSPAR 1973-071A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1973, launched on 6 Oct 1973 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Germes No. 16L?
Germes No. 16L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 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 Germes No. 16L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 16L re-entered on 12 Oct 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 16L?
Germes No. 16L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).