Molniya-1M No. 37L
Re-entered 12 Aug 1987Molniya-1M No. 37L (NORAD 7903, COSPAR 1975-049A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 1987, launched on 5 Jun 1975 on the Molniya-1 No. 24 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Molniya-1M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 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 Molniya-1M No. 37L?
Molniya-1M No. 37L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 1987, 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 Molniya-1M No. 37L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-1M No. 37L re-entered on 12 Aug 1987, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-1M No. 37L?
Molniya-1M No. 37L was operated by GUKOSR and built by OKB10 (SU).