2D No. 2
Re-entered 22 Apr 19972D No. 2 (NORAD 748, COSPAR 1964-006B) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1997, launched on 30 Jan 1964 on the 2D No. 1 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the ObjectD programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Object D bus, with a mass of 460 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 2D No. 2?
2D No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1997, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1964. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did 2D No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
2D No. 2 re-entered on 22 Apr 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 2D No. 2?
2D No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).