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Taifun-1B No. 11L

Re-entered 3 Apr 1995

Taifun-1B No. 11L (NORAD 21190, COSPAR 1991-021A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 1995, launched on 19 Mar 1991 on the Taifun-1B mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Yug programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZH? on the Taifun-1B? bus, with a mass of 750 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.

1991
launched
1995
re-entered
4
years on orbit
750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Mar 1991 · on the Taifun-1B mission
Operational19 Mar 1991 · entered service
Retired19 Mar 1991 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Apr 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID21190
COSPAR1991-021A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerYUZH?
BusTaifun-1B?
Mass750 kg
ProgrammeYug
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude441 × 491 km
Inclination65.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-1B No. 11L?

Taifun-1B No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 1995, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1991. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Taifun-1B No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-1B No. 11L re-entered on 3 Apr 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-1B No. 11L?

Taifun-1B No. 11L was operated by PVO and built by YUZH? (SU).

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