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Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L

Re-entered 14 Nov 1986

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L (NORAD 17054, COSPAR 1986-084A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1986, launched on 31 Oct 1986 on the Resurs-F1 14F40 No. 61 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 B programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,555 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.

1986
launched
1986
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Oct 1986 · on the Resurs-F1 14F40 No. 61 mission
Operational14 Nov 1986 · entered service
Retired14 Nov 1986 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Nov 1986 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID17054
COSPAR1986-084A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 B
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude322 × 341 km
Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 1986, 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 Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L re-entered on 14 Nov 1986, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 3L 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.