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Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L

Re-entered 8 Jun 1985

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L (NORAD 15804, COSPAR 1985-043A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1985, launched on 6 Jun 1985 on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L 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.

1985
launched
1985
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Jun 1985 · on the Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L mission
Operational26 Sep 1985 · entered service
Retired26 Sep 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Jun 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15804
COSPAR1985-043A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNPOE
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOE
Bus7K-ST
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-ST
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude354 × 358 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jun 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. 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. 19L re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L re-entered on 8 Jun 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L?

Soyuz 7K-ST No. 19L 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.