Germes No. 21L
Re-entered 13 Feb 1974Germes No. 21L (NORAD 7104, COSPAR 1974-004A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Feb 1974, launched on 30 Jan 1974 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Germes No. 21L?
Germes No. 21L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Feb 1974, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1974. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Germes No. 21L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 21L re-entered on 13 Feb 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 21L?
Germes No. 21L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).