Zenit-4 No. 1L
Re-entered 22 Nov 1963Zenit-4 No. 1L (NORAD 689, COSPAR 1963-045A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1963, launched on 16 Nov 1963 on the Zenit-4 No. 1 mission. It was operated by OKB1F3 as part of the Zenit-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1F3 on the Zenit-4 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 Zenit-4 No. 1L?
Zenit-4 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1963, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1963. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Zenit-4 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-4 No. 1L re-entered on 22 Nov 1963, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-4 No. 1L?
Zenit-4 No. 1L was operated by OKB1F3 and built by OKB1F3 (SU).