Orion No. 6L
Re-entered 11 Jul 1974Orion No. 6L (NORAD 7351, COSPAR 1974-049A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 1974, launched on 29 Jun 1974 on the Zenit-4MT mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Orion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MT 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 Orion No. 6L?
Orion No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 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 Orion No. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion No. 6L re-entered on 11 Jul 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion No. 6L?
Orion No. 6L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).