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Taifun-2B (05)

Re-entered 26 May 1989

Taifun-2B (05) (NORAD 14380, COSPAR 1983-101A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 May 1989, launched on 30 Sep 1983 on the Romb mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2B 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
1989
re-entered
6
years on orbit
1,045
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Sep 1983 · on the Romb mission
Operational1 Jul 1985 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 May 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14380
COSPAR1983-101A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusRomb
Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)
ProgrammeTaifun-2B
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude465 × 510 km
Inclination82.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2B (05)?

Taifun-2B (05) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 May 1989, 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-2B (05) re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2B (05) re-entered on 26 May 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-2B (05)?

Taifun-2B (05) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).

Launched together

ESORe-entered 1986ESORe-entered 1986ESORe-entered 1984ESORe-entered 1984ESORe-entered 1984ESORe-entered 1984ESORe-entered 1985ESORe-entered 1985
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.