Taifun-2A (01)
Re-entered 29 Dec 1979Taifun-2A (01) (NORAD 10028, COSPAR 1977-042A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Dec 1979, launched on 30 May 1977 on the Romb 3 mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2A programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Romb bus, with a mass of 1,045 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 Taifun-2A (01)?
Taifun-2A (01) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Dec 1979, 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 Taifun-2A (01) re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-2A (01) re-entered on 29 Dec 1979, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-2A (01)?
Taifun-2A (01) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).