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Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71

Re-entered 5 Sep 1995

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 (NORAD 23665, COSPAR 1995-047A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 1995, launched on 3 Sep 1995 on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 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.

1995
launched
1995
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,850
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Sep 1995 · on the Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 mission
Operational29 Feb 1996 · entered service
Retired29 Feb 1996 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Sep 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23665
COSPAR1995-047A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-STM
Mass2,850 kg
Programme7K-STM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude392 × 396 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 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. 71 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 re-entered on 5 Sep 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71 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.