Taifun-1B No. 9L
Re-entered 28 Jan 2005Taifun-1B No. 9L (NORAD 23853, COSPAR 1996-025A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2005, launched on 24 Apr 1996 on the Taifun-1B mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Yug programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZHUA? on the Taifun-1B? bus, with a mass of 750 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-1B No. 9L?
Taifun-1B No. 9L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2005, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Taifun-1B No. 9L re-enter the atmosphere?
Taifun-1B No. 9L re-entered on 28 Jan 2005, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Taifun-1B No. 9L?
Taifun-1B No. 9L was operated by PVO and built by YUZHUA? (RU).