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Progress 7K-TG No. 126

Re-entered 21 Jul 1985

Progress 7K-TG No. 126 (NORAD 15918, COSPAR 1985-062A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 1985, launched on 19 Jul 1985 on the Progress 7K-TG No. 126 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the Progress programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TG bus, with a mass of 7,250 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
7,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Jul 1985 · on the Progress 7K-TG No. 126 mission
Operational30 Aug 1985 · entered service
Retired30 Aug 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Jul 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID15918
COSPAR1985-062A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNPOE
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOE
Bus7K-TG
Mass7,250 kg (4,800 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude353 × 355 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TG No. 126?

Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 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 Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TG No. 126 re-entered on 21 Jul 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TG No. 126?

Progress 7K-TG No. 126 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.