SA Veneri-10
Re-entered 14 Jun 1975SA Veneri-10 (NORAD 8423, COSPAR 1975-054D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1975, launched on 14 Jun 1975 on the 4V-1 No. 661 mission. It is catalogued as SA. It was operated by IKI / Babakin as part of the 4V-1 SA programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL on the Venera SA bus, with a mass of 590 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 SA Veneri-10?
SA Veneri-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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 SA Veneri-10 re-enter the atmosphere?
SA Veneri-10 re-entered on 14 Jun 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SA Veneri-10?
SA Veneri-10 was operated by IKI / Babakin and built by NPOL (SU).