Almaz OPS-2
Re-entered 24 Jan 1975Almaz OPS-2 (NORAD 7342, COSPAR 1974-046A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jan 1975, launched on 24 Jun 1974 on the Almaz 2 (11F71 No. 101-2 mission. It was operated by TSKBM as part of the Almaz programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the Almaz bus, with a mass of 18,900 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 Almaz OPS-2?
Almaz OPS-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jan 1975, 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 Almaz OPS-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Almaz OPS-2 re-entered on 24 Jan 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Almaz OPS-2?
Almaz OPS-2 was operated by TSKBM and built by ZIKH (SU).