Yantar'-2K No. 3L
Re-entered 6 Sep 1975Yantar'-2K No. 3L (NORAD 8191, COSPAR 1975-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 1975, launched on 5 Sep 1975 on the Yantar'-2K No. 3 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Feniks programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-2K bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Yantar'-2K No. 3L?
Yantar'-2K No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 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 Yantar'-2K No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yantar'-2K No. 3L re-entered on 6 Sep 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yantar'-2K No. 3L?
Yantar'-2K No. 3L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).