Gektor No. 73L
Re-entered 13 Nov 1976Gektor No. 73L (NORAD 9515, COSPAR 1976-109A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 1976, launched on 1 Nov 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. 73L?
Gektor No. 73L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 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. 73L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 73L re-entered on 13 Nov 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 73L?
Gektor No. 73L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).