Znamya-2

Re-entered 5 Feb 1993

Znamya-2 (NORAD 22449, COSPAR 1992-071C) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1993, launched on 27 Oct 1992 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 215 mission. It was operated by NPOE as part of the PSUP programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOE on the Znamya bus, with a mass of 45 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

1993

re-entered

year on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Oct 1992 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 215 mission

Operational4 Feb 1993 · entered service

Retired4 Feb 1993 · end of operational service

Re-entered5 Feb 1993 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID22449

COSPAR1992-071C

TypeSatellite

OperatorNPOE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOE

BusZnamya

Mass45 kg

ProgrammePSUP

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude389 × 393 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Znamya-2?

Znamya-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 1993, 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 Znamya-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Znamya-2 re-entered on 5 Feb 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Znamya-2?

Znamya-2 was operated by NPOE and built by NPOE (RU).

Launched together

MAK 2Re-entered 1992 Progress 7K-TGM No. 215Re-entered 1992

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

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