Gektor No. 81L
Re-entered 22 Dec 1976Gektor No. 81L (NORAD 9599, COSPAR 1976-119A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 1976, launched on 9 Dec 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. 81L?
Gektor No. 81L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 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 Gektor No. 81L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 81L re-entered on 22 Dec 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 81L?
Gektor No. 81L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).