Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70

Re-entered 16 Mar 1995

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 (NORAD 23519, COSPAR 1995-010A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Mar 1995, launched on 14 Mar 1995 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 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 2,835 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

1995

re-entered

years on orbit

2,835

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Mar 1995 · on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 mission

Operational11 Sep 1995 · entered service

Retired11 Sep 1995 · end of operational service

Re-entered16 Mar 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23519

COSPAR1995-010A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerRKKE

Bus7K-STM

Mass2,835 kg

Programme7K-STM

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude389 × 396 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Mar 1995, 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 Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 re-entered on 16 Mar 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 70 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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