Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68

Re-entered 3 Jul 1994

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 (NORAD 23139, COSPAR 1994-036A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 1994, launched on 1 Jul 1994 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STM programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STM bus, with a mass of 2,850 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

years on orbit

2,850

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Jul 1994 · on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 mission

Operational4 Nov 1994 · entered service

Retired4 Nov 1994 · end of operational service

Re-entered3 Jul 1994 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23139

COSPAR1994-036A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerRKKE

Bus7K-STM

Mass2,850 kg

Programme7K-STM

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude396 × 397 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 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 Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 re-entered on 3 Jul 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 68 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.

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