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Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69

Re-entered 6 Oct 1994

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 (NORAD 23288, COSPAR 1994-063A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 1994, launched on 3 Oct 1994 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 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
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Oct 1994 · on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 mission
Operational22 Mar 1995 · entered service
Retired22 Mar 1995 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Oct 1994 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23288
COSPAR1994-063A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-STM
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-STM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude392 × 395 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 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. 69 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 re-entered on 6 Oct 1994, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 69 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.