Progress 7K-TGM No. 233

Re-entered 22 Nov 1996

Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 (NORAD 24663, COSPAR 1996-066A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1996, launched on 19 Nov 1996 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,190 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.

1996

launched

1996

re-entered

years on orbit

7,190

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Nov 1996 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 mission

Operational12 Mar 1997 · entered service

Retired12 Mar 1997 · end of operational service

Re-entered22 Nov 1996 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID24663

COSPAR1996-066A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerRKKE

Bus7K-TGM

Mass7,190 kg (4,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeProgress M

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude371 × 388 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 233?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1996, 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 Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 re-entered on 22 Nov 1996, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 233?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 233 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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