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Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L

Re-entered 8 Aug 1991

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L (NORAD 21611, COSPAR 1991-052A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1991, launched on 23 Jul 1991 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 53 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.

1991
launched
1991
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,555
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Jul 1991 · on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 53 mission
Operational8 Aug 1991 · entered service
Retired8 Aug 1991 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Aug 1991 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID21611
COSPAR1991-052A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,555 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1 C
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude254 × 265 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 1991, 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 Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L re-entered on 8 Aug 1991, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L?

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 13L 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.