DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag)
Re-entered 1 Jul 1977DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag) (NORAD 6911, COSPAR 1973-082A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 1977, launched on 30 Oct 1973 on the DS-U2-IK No. 3 mission. It was operated by IK as part of the DS-U2-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U2 bus, with a mass of 329 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 DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag)?
DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 1977, 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 DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag) re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag) re-entered on 1 Jul 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag)?
DS-U2-IK No. 3 (Mag) was operated by IK and built by YUZH (SU).