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Resurs-F2 No. 10L

Re-entered 26 Oct 1995

Resurs-F2 No. 10L (NORAD 23672, COSPAR 1995-050A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 1995, launched on 26 Sep 1995 on the Resurs-F2 No. 10 mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F2 programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Resurs-F2 bus, with a mass of 2,573 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
2,573
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Sep 1995 · on the Resurs-F2 No. 10 mission
Operational26 Oct 1995 · entered service
Retired26 Oct 1995 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Oct 1995 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23672
COSPAR1995-050A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerTSSKB
BusResurs-F2
Mass2,573 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F2
CategoryIMG/MGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude228 × 235 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs-F2 No. 10L?

Resurs-F2 No. 10L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 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 Resurs-F2 No. 10L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs-F2 No. 10L re-entered on 26 Oct 1995, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs-F2 No. 10L?

Resurs-F2 No. 10L was operated by PRIR and built by TSSKB (RU).

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