Pion-Germes-2

Re-entered 24 Sep 1992

Pion-Germes-2 (NORAD 22100, COSPAR 1992-056D) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 1992, launched on 19 Aug 1992 on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 54 mission. It was operated by SGAU / RKA as part of the Pion programme. The spacecraft was built by SGAU on the Pion bus, with a mass of 50 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

1992

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Aug 1992 · on the Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 54 mission

Operational2 Sep 1992 · entered service

Retired2 Sep 1992 · end of operational service

Re-entered24 Sep 1992 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22100

COSPAR1992-056D

TypeSatellite

OperatorSGAU / RKA

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerSGAU

BusPion

Mass50 kg

ProgrammePion

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude221 × 232 km

Inclination82.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Pion-Germes-2?

Pion-Germes-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 1992, 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 Pion-Germes-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Pion-Germes-2 re-entered on 24 Sep 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Pion-Germes-2?

Pion-Germes-2 was operated by SGAU / RKA and built by SGAU (RU).

Launched together

Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 14LRe-entered 1992 Pion-Germes-1Re-entered 1992

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

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