Germes No. 56L
Re-entered 8 Apr 1976Germes No. 56L (NORAD 8772, COSPAR 1976-028A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 1976, launched on 26 Mar 1976 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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 Germes No. 56L?
Germes No. 56L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 1976, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1976. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Germes No. 56L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 56L re-entered on 8 Apr 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 56L?
Germes No. 56L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).