Molniya-1T No. 100L

Re-entered 16 Apr 2016

Molniya-1T No. 100L (NORAD 28163, COSPAR 2004-005A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2016, launched on 18 Feb 2004 on the Molniya-1T? mission. It was operated by KVR as part of the Molniya-1T programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOPMR on the Molniya-1T bus, with a mass of 1,650 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.

2004

launched

2016

re-entered

years on orbit

1,650

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Feb 2004 · on the Molniya-1T? mission

Operational1 Jan 2010 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 2010 · end of operational service

Re-entered16 Apr 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28163

COSPAR2004-005A

TypeSatellite

OperatorKVR

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerNPOPMR

BusMolniya-1T

Mass1,650 kg (1,600 kg dry)

ProgrammeMolniya-1T

CategoryCOM

OrbitHEO (HEO/M)

Altitude722 × 39,634 km

Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Molniya-1T No. 100L?

Molniya-1T No. 100L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2016, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2004. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Molniya-1T No. 100L re-enter the atmosphere?

Molniya-1T No. 100L re-entered on 16 Apr 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Molniya-1T No. 100L?

Molniya-1T No. 100L was operated by KVR and built by NPOPMR (RU).

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

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