Rotor No. 60L
Re-entered 26 Feb 1974Rotor No. 60L (NORAD 7117, COSPAR 1974-006A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 1974, launched on 12 Feb 1974 on the Zenit-4M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Rotor No. 60L?
Rotor No. 60L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 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 Rotor No. 60L re-enter the atmosphere?
Rotor No. 60L re-entered on 26 Feb 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Rotor No. 60L?
Rotor No. 60L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).