Zenit-4 No. 3L
Re-entered 9 Jul 1964Zenit-4 No. 3L (NORAD 822, COSPAR 1964-034A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 1964, launched on 1 Jul 1964 on the Zenit-4 No. 3 mission. It was operated by OKB1F3 as part of the Zenit-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1F3 on the Zenit-4 bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Zenit-4 No. 3L?
Zenit-4 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jul 1964, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1964. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Zenit-4 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-4 No. 3L re-entered on 9 Jul 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-4 No. 3L?
Zenit-4 No. 3L was operated by OKB1F3 and built by OKB1F3 (SU).