Progress 7K-TGM No. 203

Re-entered 3 Mar 1990

Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 (NORAD 20513, COSPAR 1990-020A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1990, launched on 28 Feb 1990 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,249 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.

1990

launched

1990

re-entered

years on orbit

7,249

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Feb 1990 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 mission

Operational28 Apr 1990 · entered service

Retired28 Apr 1990 · end of operational service

Re-entered3 Mar 1990 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID20513

COSPAR1990-020A

TypeSatellite

OperatorNPOE

Country / StateSU

ManufacturerNPOE

Bus7K-TGM

Mass7,249 kg (4,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeProgress M

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude378 × 400 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 203?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 1990, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1990. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 re-entered on 3 Mar 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 203?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 203 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (SU).

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

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