Taifun-2A (08)
Re-entered 15 Dec 1989Taifun-2A (08) (NORAD 16928, COSPAR 1986-067A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 1989, launched on 3 Sep 1986 on the Romb mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2A 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.
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What happened to Taifun-2A (08)?
Taifun-2A (08) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1986. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Taifun-2A (08) re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-2A (08) re-entered on 15 Dec 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-2A (08)?
Taifun-2A (08) was operated by PVO and built by YUZH (SU).