Nauka 9KS No. 2L
Re-entered 19 Jun 1975Nauka 9KS No. 2L (NORAD 7885, COSPAR 1975-041H) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 1975, launched on 21 May 1975 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 9KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 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 Nauka 9KS No. 2L?
Nauka 9KS No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 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 Nauka 9KS No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 9KS No. 2L re-entered on 19 Jun 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 9KS No. 2L?
Nauka 9KS No. 2L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).