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Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L

Re-entered 14 Jun 1990

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L (NORAD 20632, COSPAR 1990-047A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 1990, launched on 29 May 1990 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 50 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.

1990
launched
1990
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 May 1990 · on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 50 mission
Operational14 Jun 1990 · entered service
Retired14 Jun 1990 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jun 1990 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID20632
COSPAR1990-047A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 C
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude257 × 270 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L re-entered on 14 Jun 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 10L 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.