Zenit-2 No. 23L
Re-entered 2 Oct 1964Zenit-2 No. 23L (NORAD 885, COSPAR 1964-059A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1964, launched on 24 Sep 1964 on the Zenit-2 No. 23 mission. It was operated by GURVO as part of the Zenit-2 A programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1F3 on the Zenit-2 bus, with a mass of 2,100 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 Zenit-2 No. 23L?
Zenit-2 No. 23L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 1964, 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 Zenit-2 No. 23L re-enter the atmosphere?
Zenit-2 No. 23L re-entered on 2 Oct 1964, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zenit-2 No. 23L?
Zenit-2 No. 23L was operated by GURVO and built by OKB1F3 (SU).