US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR)
Re-entered 4 Aug 2014US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR) (NORAD 9911, COSPAR 1977-027A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2014, launched on 11 Apr 1977 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko B programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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 US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR)?
US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2014, 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 US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR) re-enter the atmosphere?
US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR) re-entered on 4 Aug 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR)?
US-K 5V95 No. 3004 (IR) was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).