1VA No. 2
Re-entered 14 Feb 19611VA No. 2 (NORAD 80, COSPAR 1961 GAM 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 1961, launched on 12 Feb 1961. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the MV programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the 1VA bus, with a mass of 620 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 1VA No. 2?
1VA No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did 1VA No. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
1VA No. 2 re-entered on 14 Feb 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 1VA No. 2?
1VA No. 2 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).