Taifun-2V (11) No. 20L
Re-entered 30 Oct 2000Taifun-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.
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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).