Molniya-3 No. 11L
Re-entered 15 May 1986Molniya-3 No. 11L (NORAD 7540, COSPAR 1974-092A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 1986, launched on 21 Nov 1974 on the Molniya-3 No. 11 mission. It was operated by OKB10 / MSVYAZ as part of the Molniya-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-3 bus, with a mass of 1,750 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 Molniya-3 No. 11L?
Molniya-3 No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 1986, 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 Molniya-3 No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-3 No. 11L re-entered on 15 May 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-3 No. 11L?
Molniya-3 No. 11L was operated by OKB10 / MSVYAZ and built by OKB10 (SU).