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Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L

Re-entered 9 Mar 1988

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L (NORAD 18860, COSPAR 1988-010A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 1988, launched on 18 Feb 1988 on the Resurs-F1 14F40 No. 106 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.

1988
launched
1988
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Feb 1988 · on the Resurs-F1 14F40 No. 106 mission
Operational9 Mar 1988 · entered service
Retired9 Mar 1988 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Mar 1988 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID18860
COSPAR1988-010A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 B
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude321 × 341 km
Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 1988, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1988. 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. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L re-entered on 9 Mar 1988, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L?

Resurs-F1-14F40 No. 6L 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.