1VA No. 1
Re-entered 26 Feb 19611VA No. 1 (NORAD 71, COSPAR 1961 BET 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 1961, launched on 4 Feb 1961. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the 1VA bus, with a mass of 620 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 1VA No. 1?
1VA No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did 1VA No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
1VA No. 1 re-entered on 26 Feb 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 1VA No. 1?
1VA No. 1 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).