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Taifun-2B (07)

Re-entered 16 Nov 1989

Taifun-2B (07) (NORAD 15833, COSPAR 1985-050A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 1989, launched on 19 Jun 1985 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.

1985
launched
1989
re-entered
4
years on orbit
1,045
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Jun 1985 · on the Romb mission
Operational1 Apr 1987 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 1987 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Nov 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15833
COSPAR1985-050A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusRomb
Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)
ProgrammeTaifun-2B
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude474 × 514 km
Inclination65.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2B (07)?

Taifun-2B (07) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 1989, 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 Taifun-2B (07) re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2B (07) re-entered on 16 Nov 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

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

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

Launched together

ESORe-entered 1988ESORe-entered 1987ESORe-entered 1987ESORe-entered 1988ESORe-entered 1988ESORe-entered 1986ESORe-entered 1986ESORe-entered 1986
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.