Strela-1
Re-entered 19 Dec 1965Strela-1 (NORAD 864, COSPAR 1964-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Dec 1965, launched on 22 Aug 1964 on the Strela-1 mission. It was operated by OKB10 as part of the Strela-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Strela-1 11F610 bus, with a mass of 50 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 Strela-1?
Strela-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Dec 1965, 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 Strela-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Strela-1 re-entered on 19 Dec 1965, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Strela-1?
Strela-1 was operated by OKB10 and built by OKB10 (SU).