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Fram No. 27L

Re-entered 19 Sep 1985

Fram No. 27L (NORAD 16018, COSPAR 1985-080A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 1985, launched on 6 Sep 1985 on the Fram mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Fram programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Fram bus, with a mass of 2,455 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
2,455
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Sep 1985 · on the Fram mission
Operational19 Sep 1985 · entered service
Retired19 Sep 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Sep 1985 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16018
COSPAR1985-080A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusFram
Mass2,455 kg
ProgrammeFram
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude218 × 225 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Fram No. 27L?

Fram No. 27L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 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 Fram No. 27L re-enter the atmosphere?

Fram No. 27L re-entered on 19 Sep 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Fram No. 27L?

Fram No. 27L 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.