Kosmos-649
Re-entered 11 May 1974Kosmos-649 (NORAD 7280, COSPAR 1974-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 1974, launched on 29 Apr 1974 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It is catalogued as Germes No. 17L. It was operated by GUKOS RVSN 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 Kosmos-649?
Kosmos-649 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 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 Kosmos-649 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-649 re-entered on 11 May 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-649?
Kosmos-649 was operated by GUKOS RVSN and built by TSSKB (SU).