Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L
Re-entered 17 Dec 1976Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L (NORAD 9564, COSPAR 1976-114A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 1976, launched on 29 Nov 1976 on the Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-S programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-S bus, with a mass of 2,850 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 Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L?
Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 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 Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?
Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L re-entered on 17 Dec 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L?
Soyuz 7K-S No. 3L was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).