Taifun-1B No. 14L
Re-entered 11 Aug 2003Taifun-1B No. 14L (NORAD 22875, COSPAR 1993-067A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2003, launched on 26 Oct 1993 on the Taifun-1B mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Yug programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZHUA on the Taifun-1B bus, with a mass of 750 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.
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What happened to Taifun-1B No. 14L?
Taifun-1B No. 14L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2003, 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 Taifun-1B No. 14L re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-1B No. 14L re-entered on 11 Aug 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-1B No. 14L?
Taifun-1B No. 14L was operated by PVO and built by YUZHUA (RU).