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98M No. 26701

Re-entered 21 Sep 2020

98M No. 26701 (NORAD 28822, COSPAR 2005-032A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Sep 2020, launched on 26 Aug 2005 on the 98M mission. It was operated by KHRR as part of the Monitor programme. The spacecraft was built by KHRR on the Yachta bus, with a mass of 750 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.

2005
launched
2020
re-entered
15
years on orbit
750
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Aug 2005 · on the 98M mission
Operational1 Aug 2008 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Sep 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28822
COSPAR2005-032A
TypeSatellite
OperatorKHRR
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerKHRR
BusYachta
Mass750 kg
ProgrammeMonitor
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude524 × 544 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 98M No. 26701?

98M No. 26701 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Sep 2020, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2005. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did 98M No. 26701 re-enter the atmosphere?

98M No. 26701 re-entered on 21 Sep 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 98M No. 26701?

98M No. 26701 was operated by KHRR and built by KHRR (RU).

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