Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208

Re-entered 27 Apr 2002

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208 (NORAD 27416, COSPAR 2002-020A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2002, launched on 25 Apr 2002 on the Soyuz TM No. 208 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STMI programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STM bus, with a mass of 2,740 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.

2002

launched

2002

re-entered

years on orbit

2,740

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Apr 2002 · on the Soyuz TM No. 208 mission

Operational10 Nov 2002 · entered service

Retired10 Nov 2002 · end of operational service

Re-entered27 Apr 2002 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27416

COSPAR2002-020A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerRKKE

Bus7K-STM

Mass2,740 kg

Programme7K-STMI

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude385 × 396 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2002. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208 re-entered on 27 Apr 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208?

Soyuz 7K-STM No. 208 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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