DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L
Re-entered 10 Jul 1979DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L (NORAD 9055, COSPAR 1976-076A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jul 1979, launched on 27 Jul 1976 on the DS-U3-IK No. 6 mission. It was operated by IKI as part of the DS-U3-IK programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS-U3 bus, with a mass of 302 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 DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L?
DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jul 1979, 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 DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L re-entered on 10 Jul 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L?
DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L was operated by IKI and built by YUZH (SU).