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Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L

Re-entered 22 Apr 1983

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L (NORAD 14014, COSPAR 1983-035A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1983, launched on 20 Apr 1983 on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the 7K-ST programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-ST bus, with a mass of 2,850 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.

1983
launched
1983
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Apr 1983 · on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L mission
Operational22 Apr 1983 · entered service
Retired22 Apr 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Apr 1983 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14014
COSPAR1983-035A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNPOE
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOE
Bus7K-ST
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-ST
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude226 × 276 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 1983, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L re-entered on 22 Apr 1983, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 13L was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).

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