Molniya-1T No. 91L

Re-entered 1 Jul 2007

Molniya-1T No. 91L (NORAD 21897, COSPAR 1992-011A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2007, launched on 4 Mar 1992 on the Molniya-1T No. 75 mission. It was operated by VVS as part of the Molniya-1T programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPM on the Molniya-1T bus, with a mass of 1,670 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.

1992

launched

2007

re-entered

years on orbit

1,670

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Mar 1992 · on the Molniya-1T No. 75 mission

Operational1 Jan 1998 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1998 · end of operational service

Re-entered1 Jul 2007 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID21897

COSPAR1992-011A

TypeSatellite

OperatorVVS

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOPM

BusMolniya-1T

Mass1,670 kg (1,620 kg dry)

ProgrammeMolniya-1T

CategoryCOM

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude637 × 39,712 km

Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Molniya-1T No. 91L?

Molniya-1T No. 91L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1992. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Molniya-1T No. 91L re-enter the atmosphere?

Molniya-1T No. 91L re-entered on 1 Jul 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Molniya-1T No. 91L?

Molniya-1T No. 91L was operated by VVS and built by NPOPM (RU).

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

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