Yantar'-2K No. 6L
Re-entered 26 May 1977Yantar'-2K No. 6L (NORAD 9937, COSPAR 1977-030A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 May 1977, launched on 26 Apr 1977 on the Yantar'-2K No. 6 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Feniks programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Yantar'-2K bus, with a mass of 2,886 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 Yantar'-2K No. 6L?
Yantar'-2K No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 May 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 Yantar'-2K No. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?
Yantar'-2K No. 6L re-entered on 26 May 1977, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yantar'-2K No. 6L?
Yantar'-2K No. 6L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).