Gektor No. 63L
Re-entered 3 Dec 1975Gektor No. 63L (NORAD 8442, COSPAR 1975-108A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 1975, launched on 21 Nov 1975 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-2M 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 Gektor No. 63L?
Gektor No. 63L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 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 Gektor No. 63L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 63L re-entered on 3 Dec 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 63L?
Gektor No. 63L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).