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Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L

Re-entered 30 Oct 2000

Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L (NORAD 23501, COSPAR 1995-008A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2000, launched on 2 Mar 1995 on the Romb mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Taifun-2V programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZHUA on the Romb bus, with a mass of 1,045 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.

1995
launched
2000
re-entered
5
years on orbit
1,045
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Mar 1995 · on the Romb mission
Operational1 Oct 2000 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2000 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Oct 2000 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23501
COSPAR1995-008A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerYUZHUA
BusRomb
Mass1,045 kg (925 kg dry)
ProgrammeTaifun-2V
CategoryCAL
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude466 × 518 km
Inclination65.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L?

Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2000, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1995. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L re-enter the atmosphere?

Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L re-entered on 30 Oct 2000, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L?

Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L was operated by PVO and built by YUZHUA (RU).

Launched together

ESORe-entered 2000ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 1998ESORe-entered 2000
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.