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Taifun-1B

Re-entered 30 Sep 1983

Taifun-1B (NORAD 13627, COSPAR 1982-104A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Sep 1983, launched on 21 Oct 1982 on the Taifun-1B mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Yug programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH on the Taifun-1B bus, with a mass of 750 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.

1982
launched
1983
re-entered
1
year on orbit
750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Oct 1982 · on the Taifun-1B mission
Operational21 Oct 1982 · entered service
Retired21 Oct 1982 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Sep 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID13627
COSPAR1982-104A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusTaifun-1B
Mass750 kg
ProgrammeYug
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude363 × 404 km
Inclination50.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-1B?

Taifun-1B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Sep 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-1B re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-1B re-entered on 30 Sep 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-1B?

Taifun-1B was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.