I1B No. 112
Re-entered 8 Jun 1966I1B No. 112 (NORAD 784, COSPAR 1964-019A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1966, launched on 12 Apr 1964 on the I-1B No. 112 mission. It was operated by OKB52 as part of the IS Polyot programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB52/KB1 on the I-2B bus, with a mass of 2,250 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 I1B No. 112?
I1B No. 112 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1966, 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 I1B No. 112 re-enter the atmosphere?
I1B No. 112 re-entered on 8 Jun 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built I1B No. 112?
I1B No. 112 was operated by OKB52 and built by OKB52/KB1 (SU).