Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA
Re-entered 8 Dec 1974Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA (NORAD 7561, COSPAR 1974-096A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 1974, launched on 2 Dec 1974 on the Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-TM programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TM bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA?
Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 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 Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA re-entered on 8 Dec 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA?
Soyuz 7K-TM No. 73-EPSA was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).