DS-A1 No. 5
Re-entered 12 Aug 1966DS-A1 No. 5 (NORAD 983, COSPAR 1965-006A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 1966, launched on 30 Jan 1965 on the DS-A1 No. 5 mission. It was operated by YUZH as part of the DS-A1 programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the DS bus, with a mass of 220 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 DS-A1 No. 5?
DS-A1 No. 5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1965. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DS-A1 No. 5 re-enter the atmosphere?
DS-A1 No. 5 re-entered on 12 Aug 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DS-A1 No. 5?
DS-A1 No. 5 was operated by YUZH and built by YUZH (SU).