Taifun-2V (05)
Re-entered 14 Mar 1983Taifun-2V (05) (NORAD 13142, COSPAR 1982-034A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 1983, launched on 21 Apr 1982 on the Romb mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2V 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-2V (05)?
Taifun-2V (05) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1982. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Taifun-2V (05) re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-2V (05) re-entered on 14 Mar 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-2V (05)?
Taifun-2V (05) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).