Nauka 17KS No. 1L
Re-entered 7 Apr 1974Nauka 17KS No. 1L (NORAD 7222, COSPAR 1974-014E) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 1974, launched on 14 Mar 1974 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 17KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 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 Nauka 17KS No. 1L?
Nauka 17KS No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 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 Nauka 17KS No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 17KS No. 1L re-entered on 7 Apr 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 17KS No. 1L?
Nauka 17KS No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).