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Taifun-2V (07)

Re-entered 26 Sep 1985

Taifun-2V (07) (NORAD 14316, COSPAR 1983-091A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1985, launched on 31 Aug 1983 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.

1983
launched
1985
re-entered
2
years on orbit
1,045
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Aug 1983 · on the Romb mission
Operational1 Mar 1984 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 1984 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Sep 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14316
COSPAR1983-091A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusRomb
Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)
ProgrammeTaifun-2V
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude343 × 543 km
Inclination50.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2V (07)?

Taifun-2V (07) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 1985, 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 Taifun-2V (07) re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2V (07) re-entered on 26 Sep 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-2V (07)?

Taifun-2V (07) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).

Launched together

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