Gektor No. 70L
Re-entered 6 Jul 1976Gektor No. 70L (NORAD 8914, COSPAR 1976-058A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 1976, launched on 24 Jun 1976 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-2M programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-2M bus, with a mass of 2,200 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 Gektor No. 70L?
Gektor No. 70L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 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 Gektor No. 70L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 70L re-entered on 6 Jul 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 70L?
Gektor No. 70L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).