RS-19

Re-entered 29 Jul 1999

RS-19 (NORAD 25685, COSPAR 1999-015C) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 1999, launched on 2 Apr 1999 on the Progress 7K-TGM No 241 mission. It was operated by AMRU as part of the Radio RS programme. The spacecraft was built by AMRU on the Sputnik-40 bus, with a mass of 3 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.

1999

launched

1999

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Apr 1999 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No 241 mission

Operational16 Apr 1999 · entered service

Retired16 Apr 1999 · end of operational service

Re-entered29 Jul 1999 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25685

COSPAR1999-015C

TypeSatellite

OperatorAMRU

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerAMRU

BusSputnik-40

Mass3 kg

ProgrammeRadio RS

CategoryCOM

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude328 × 345 km

Inclination51.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RS-19?

RS-19 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 1999, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1999. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did RS-19 re-enter the atmosphere?

RS-19 re-entered on 29 Jul 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RS-19?

RS-19 was operated by AMRU and built by AMRU (RU).

Launched together

Progress 7K-TGM No. 241Re-entered 1999

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

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