Orlets-2 No. 1L

Re-entered 4 Apr 1995

Orlets-2 No. 1L (NORAD 23218, COSPAR 1994-053A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1995, launched on 26 Aug 1994 on the Orlets-2 mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Orlets programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Orlets-2 bus, with a mass of 4,150 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

1995

re-entered

year on orbit

4,150

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Aug 1994 · on the Orlets-2 mission

Operational4 Apr 1995 · entered service

Retired4 Apr 1995 · end of operational service

Re-entered4 Apr 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23218

COSPAR1994-053A

TypeSatellite

OperatorTSSKB

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerTSSKB

BusOrlets-2

Mass4,150 kg (2,350 kg dry)

ProgrammeOrlets

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude203 × 323 km

Inclination64.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Orlets-2 No. 1L?

Orlets-2 No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 1995, 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 Orlets-2 No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?

Orlets-2 No. 1L re-entered on 4 Apr 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Orlets-2 No. 1L?

Orlets-2 No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (RU).

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

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