Molniya-1T No. 92L

Re-entered 15 Nov 2005

Molniya-1T No. 92L (NORAD 22309, COSPAR 1993-002A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 2005, launched on 13 Jan 1993 on the Molniya-1T No. 78 mission. It was operated by VKS 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.

1993

launched

2005

re-entered

years on orbit

1,670

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched13 Jan 1993 · on the Molniya-1T No. 78 mission

Operational1 Jan 1996 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 1996 · end of operational service

Re-entered15 Nov 2005 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22309

COSPAR1993-002A

TypeSatellite

OperatorVKS

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOPM

BusMolniya-1T

Mass1,670 kg (1,620 kg dry)

ProgrammeMolniya-1T

CategoryCOM

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude599 × 39,752 km

Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Molniya-1T No. 92L?

Molniya-1T No. 92L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1993. 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. 92L re-enter the atmosphere?

Molniya-1T No. 92L re-entered on 15 Nov 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Molniya-1T No. 92L?

Molniya-1T No. 92L was operated by VKS 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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