Venera-9
Re-entered 8 Jun 1975Venera-9 (NORAD 7915, COSPAR 1975-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1975, launched on 8 Jun 1975 on the 4V-1 No. 660 mission. It is catalogued as 4V-1 No. 660. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the 4V-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera bus, with a mass of 3,376 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Venera-9?
Venera-9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 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 Venera-9 re-enter the atmosphere?
Venera-9 re-entered on 8 Jun 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Venera-9?
Venera-9 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).