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Resurs-O1 No. 2L

Re-entered 29 Oct 2014

Resurs-O1 No. 2L (NORAD 19045, COSPAR 1988-032A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2014, launched on 20 Apr 1988 on the Resurs-O1 No. 2L mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-O1 programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIEM on the Resurs-O bus, with a mass of 1,900 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
2014
re-entered
26
years on orbit
1,900
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Apr 1988 · on the Resurs-O1 No. 2L mission
Operational1 Jun 1995 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 1995 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Oct 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19045
COSPAR1988-032A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerVNIEM
BusResurs-O
Mass1,900 kg
ProgrammeResurs-O1
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude618 × 658 km
Inclination98.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-O1 No. 2L?

Resurs-O1 No. 2L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2014, 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-O1 No. 2L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-O1 No. 2L re-entered on 29 Oct 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-O1 No. 2L?

Resurs-O1 No. 2L was operated by PRIR and built by VNIEM (SU).

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