Germes No. 42L
Re-entered 26 Aug 1975Germes No. 42L (NORAD 8069, COSPAR 1975-073A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 1975, launched on 13 Aug 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. 42L?
Germes No. 42L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 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. 42L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 42L re-entered on 26 Aug 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 42L?
Germes No. 42L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).