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Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L

Re-entered 13 Sep 1984

Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L (NORAD 15232, COSPAR 1984-092A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1984, launched on 30 Aug 1984 on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 51 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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.

1984
launched
1984
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Aug 1984 · on the Resurs-F1 17F41 No. 51 mission
Operational13 Sep 1984 · entered service
Retired13 Sep 1984 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Sep 1984 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15232
COSPAR1984-092A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude259 × 272 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L?

Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 1984, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1984. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L re-entered on 13 Sep 1984, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L?

Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 21L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (SU).

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