Gektor-Priroda No. 65L
Re-entered 11 Jun 1975Gektor-Priroda No. 65L (NORAD 7877, COSPAR 1975-047A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 1975, launched on 30 May 1975 on the Gektor-Priroda mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Gektor-Priroda 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-Priroda No. 65L?
Gektor-Priroda No. 65L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 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-Priroda No. 65L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor-Priroda No. 65L re-entered on 11 Jun 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor-Priroda No. 65L?
Gektor-Priroda No. 65L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).