Vostok-3 No. 1
Re-entered 9 Mar 1961Vostok-3 No. 1 (NORAD 91, COSPAR 1961 THE 1) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 1961, launched on 9 Mar 1961. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Vostok3A programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok 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 Vostok-3 No. 1?
Vostok-3 No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 1961, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1961. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Vostok-3 No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vostok-3 No. 1 re-entered on 9 Mar 1961, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vostok-3 No. 1?
Vostok-3 No. 1 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).