Taifun-2V (09)

Re-entered 15 Nov 1988

Taifun-2V (09) (NORAD 17326, COSPAR 1987-007A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 1988, launched on 22 Jan 1987 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.

1987

launched

1988

re-entered

year on orbit

1,045

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Jan 1987 · on the Romb mission

Operational1 Jan 1987 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1987 · end of operational service

Re-entered15 Nov 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID17326

COSPAR1987-007A

TypeSatellite

OperatorPVO

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerYUZH

BusRomb

Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)

ProgrammeTaifun-2V

CategoryCAL

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude344 × 547 km

Inclination50.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2V (09)?

Taifun-2V (09) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1987. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Taifun-2V (09) re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2V (09) re-entered on 15 Nov 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-2V (09)?

Taifun-2V (09) 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.

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