ER-763-4
Re-entered 23 Mar 1980ER-763-4 (NORAD 9938, COSPAR 1977-031A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 1980, launched on 27 Apr 1977 on the ER763-4 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Signe GVM programme. The spacecraft was built by OAZ? on the ER763-4 bus, with a mass of 100 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 ER-763-4?
ER-763-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 1980, 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 ER-763-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
ER-763-4 re-entered on 23 Mar 1980, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ER-763-4?
ER-763-4 was operated by GUKOSR and built by OAZ? (SU).