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Resurs F-1M No. 19L

Re-entered 21 Oct 1999

Resurs F-1M No. 19L (NORAD 25929, COSPAR 1999-054A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 1999, launched on 28 Sep 1999 on the Resurs F-1M mission. It was operated by PRIR as part of the Resurs-F1M programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Resurs-F1 bus, with a mass of 2,375 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
0
years on orbit
2,375
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Sep 1999 · on the Resurs F-1M mission
Operational22 Oct 1999 · entered service
Retired21 Oct 1999 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Oct 1999 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25929
COSPAR1999-054A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPRIR
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerPROGT
BusResurs-F1
Mass2,375 kg
ProgrammeResurs-F1M
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude222 × 230 km
Inclination82.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Resurs F-1M No. 19L?

Resurs F-1M No. 19L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 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 Resurs F-1M No. 19L re-enter the atmosphere?

Resurs F-1M No. 19L re-entered on 21 Oct 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Resurs F-1M No. 19L?

Resurs F-1M No. 19L was operated by PRIR and built by PROGT (RU).

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