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Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L

Re-entered 22 Sep 1989

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L (NORAD 20222, COSPAR 1989-073A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 1989, launched on 6 Sep 1989 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 48 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

Launched6 Sep 1989 · on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 48 mission
Operational22 Sep 1989 · entered service
Retired22 Sep 1989 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Sep 1989 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID20222
COSPAR1989-073A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 C
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude259 × 270 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 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. 8L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L re-entered on 22 Sep 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 8L 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.