Yantar'-2K No. 2L
Re-entered 25 Dec 1974Yantar'-2K No. 2L (NORAD 7571, COSPAR 1974-098A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Dec 1974, launched on 13 Dec 1974 on the Yantar'-2K No. 2 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Feniks programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-2K bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Yantar'-2K No. 2L?
Yantar'-2K No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 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 Yantar'-2K No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yantar'-2K No. 2L re-entered on 25 Dec 1974, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yantar'-2K No. 2L?
Yantar'-2K No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).