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Resurs-F2 No. 3L

Re-entered 11 Feb 1989

Resurs-F2 No. 3L (NORAD 19756, COSPAR 1989-002A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Feb 1989, launched on 12 Jan 1989 on the Resurs-F2 17F42 No. 3 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F2 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F2 bus, with a mass of 2,573 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.

1989
launched
1989
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,573
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Jan 1989 · on the Resurs-F2 17F42 No. 3 mission
Operational11 Feb 1989 · entered service
Retired11 Feb 1989 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Feb 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID19756
COSPAR1989-002A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F2
Mass2,573 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F2
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude261 × 269 km
Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F2 No. 3L?

Resurs-F2 No. 3L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Feb 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1989. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Resurs-F2 No. 3L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F2 No. 3L re-entered on 11 Feb 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F2 No. 3L?

Resurs-F2 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.