Tselina-D (1) No. 5L
Re-entered 19 Jan 1992Tselina-D (1) No. 5L (NORAD 6907, COSPAR 1973-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jan 1992, launched on 29 Oct 1973 on the Tselina-D mission. It was operated by TSN108 as part of the Tselina-D1 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Tselina-D bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Tselina-D (1) No. 5L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 5L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jan 1992, 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 Tselina-D (1) No. 5L re-enter the atmosphere?
Tselina-D (1) No. 5L re-entered on 19 Jan 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tselina-D (1) No. 5L?
Tselina-D (1) No. 5L was operated by TSN108 and built by YUZH (SU).