SA Marsa-6
Re-entered 6 Aug 1973SA Marsa-6 (NORAD 7223, COSPAR 1973-052D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 1973, launched on 5 Aug 1973 on the 3MP No. 50P mission. It is catalogued as SA. It was operated by IKI / Lavochkin as part of the 3M SA programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Mars SA bus, with a mass of 645 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 SA Marsa-6?
SA Marsa-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 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 SA Marsa-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
SA Marsa-6 re-entered on 6 Aug 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SA Marsa-6?
SA Marsa-6 was operated by IKI / Lavochkin and built by NPOL (SU).