Kosmos-897
Re-entered 23 Mar 1977Kosmos-897 (NORAD 9860, COSPAR 1977-017A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 1977, launched on 10 Mar 1977 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It is catalogued as Germes No. 70L. It was operated by GUKOS RVSN as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-897?
Kosmos-897 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 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 Kosmos-897 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-897 re-entered on 23 Mar 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kosmos-897?
Kosmos-897 was operated by GUKOS RVSN and built by TSSKB (SU).