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Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L

Re-entered 11 Jul 1989

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L (NORAD 20095, COSPAR 1989-049A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 1989, launched on 27 Jun 1989 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 46 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1 C 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.

1989
launched
1989
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Jun 1989 · on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 46 mission
Operational11 Jul 1989 · entered service
Retired11 Jul 1989 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jul 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID20095
COSPAR1989-049A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 C
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude259 × 274 km
Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 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-F1-14F43 No. 6L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L re-entered on 11 Jul 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 6L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 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.