Molniya-1 No. 1L
Re-entered 9 Apr 2004Molniya-1 No. 1L (NORAD 869, COSPAR 1964-049D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2004, launched on 22 Aug 1964 on the Molniya-1 11F67 No. 1 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Molniya-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 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 Molniya-1 No. 1L?
Molniya-1 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2004, 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 Molniya-1 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Molniya-1 No. 1L re-entered on 9 Apr 2004, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Molniya-1 No. 1L?
Molniya-1 No. 1L was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).