Soyuz 7K-T No. 33
Re-entered 26 Dec 1973Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 (NORAD 6982, COSPAR 1973-103A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Dec 1973, launched on 18 Dec 1973 on the Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 mission. It was operated by TSKBEM as part of the 7K-TX programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBEM on the 7K-T bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 33?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Dec 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 Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 re-entered on 26 Dec 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-T No. 33?
Soyuz 7K-T No. 33 was operated by TSKBEM and built by TSKBEM (SU).