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Taifun-2V (08)

Re-entered 2 Jul 1988

Taifun-2V (08) (NORAD 16107, COSPAR 1985-089A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 1988, launched on 2 Oct 1985 on the Romb mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2V 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
1988
re-entered
3
years on orbit
1,045
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Oct 1985 · on the Romb mission
Operational1 Nov 1985 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 1985 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Jul 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID16107
COSPAR1985-089A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH
BusRomb
Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)
ProgrammeTaifun-2V
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude346 × 543 km
Inclination50.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2V (08)?

Taifun-2V (08) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 1988, 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-2V (08) re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2V (08) re-entered on 2 Jul 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-2V (08)?

Taifun-2V (08) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).

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