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S2-T

Re-entered 3 Aug 1995

S2-T (NORAD 23646, COSPAR 1995-039F) was a CZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 1995, launched on 2 Aug 1995 on the SO-M2 No. 511 mission. It was operated by CZ as part of the Magion programme. The spacecraft was built by UFA on the Magion bus, with a mass of 59 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
0
years on orbit
59
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Aug 1995 · on the SO-M2 No. 511 mission
Operational23 Sep 1997 · entered service
Retired23 Sep 1997 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Aug 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23646
COSPAR1995-039F
TypeSatellite
OperatorCZ
Country / StateCZ
ManufacturerUFA
BusMagion
Mass59 kg
ProgrammeMagion
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (DSO)
Altitude14,777 × 178,122 km
Inclination71.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to S2-T?

S2-T re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 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 S2-T re-enter the atmosphere?

S2-T re-entered on 3 Aug 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built S2-T?

S2-T was operated by CZ and built by UFA (CZ).

Launched together

SO-M2 No. 2512Re-entered 1995
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.