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Taifun-1B

Re-entered 29 Aug 1985

Taifun-1B (NORAD 14395, COSPAR 1983-102A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Aug 1985, launched on 5 Oct 1983 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.

1983
launched
1985
re-entered
2
years on orbit
750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Oct 1983 · on the Taifun-1B mission
Operational5 Oct 1983 · entered service
Retired5 Oct 1983 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Aug 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14395
COSPAR1983-102A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusTaifun-1B
Mass750 kg
ProgrammeYug
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude362 × 409 km
Inclination65.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-1B?

Taifun-1B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Aug 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-1B re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-1B re-entered on 29 Aug 1985, 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.