Gektor No. 45L
Re-entered 28 Oct 1973Gektor No. 45L (NORAD 6867, COSPAR 1973-073A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Oct 1973, launched on 15 Oct 1973 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Zenit-2M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Gektor No. 45L?
Gektor No. 45L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 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 Gektor No. 45L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 45L re-entered on 28 Oct 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 45L?
Gektor No. 45L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSKBE3 (SU).