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Progress 7K-TGM No. 222

Re-entered 24 Mar 1994

Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 (NORAD 23035, COSPAR 1994-019A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 1994, launched on 22 Mar 1994 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,103 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.

1994
launched
1994
re-entered
0
years on orbit
7,103
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Mar 1994 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 mission
Operational23 May 1994 · entered service
Retired23 May 1994 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Mar 1994 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23035
COSPAR1994-019A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-TGM
Mass7,103 kg (4,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress M
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude380 × 401 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 222?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 1994, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1994. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 re-entered on 24 Mar 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 222?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 222 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).

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