Almaz OPS-3
Re-entered 8 Aug 1977Almaz OPS-3 (NORAD 8911, COSPAR 1976-057A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1977, launched on 22 Jun 1976 on the Almaz OPS 3 mission. It was operated by TSKBM as part of the Almaz programme. The spacecraft was built by ZIKH on the Almaz bus, with a mass of 18,900 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 Almaz OPS-3?
Almaz OPS-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1977, 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 Almaz OPS-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Almaz OPS-3 re-entered on 8 Aug 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Almaz OPS-3?
Almaz OPS-3 was operated by TSKBM and built by ZIKH (SU).