Gektor No. 74L
Re-entered 1 Feb 1977Gektor No. 74L (NORAD 9735, COSPAR 1977-003A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 1977, launched on 20 Jan 1977 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. 74L?
Gektor No. 74L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 1977, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1977. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Gektor No. 74L re-enter the atmosphere?
Gektor No. 74L re-entered on 1 Feb 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gektor No. 74L?
Gektor No. 74L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).