Gektor No. 62L
Re-entered 29 Apr 1975Gektor No. 62L (NORAD 7745, COSPAR 1975-031A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1975, launched on 18 Apr 1975 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-2M 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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What happened to Gektor No. 62L?
Gektor No. 62L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Gektor No. 62L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 62L re-entered on 29 Apr 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 62L?
Gektor No. 62L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).