Germes No. 44L
Re-entered 8 Jul 1975Germes No. 44L (NORAD 7985, COSPAR 1975-059A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 1975, launched on 25 Jun 1975 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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 Germes No. 44L?
Germes No. 44L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 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 Germes No. 44L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 44L re-entered on 8 Jul 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 44L?
Germes No. 44L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).