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Orlan-M No. 14

Re-entered 14 Jan 2002

Orlan-M No. 14 (NORAD 28933, COSPAR 2005-035C) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2002, launched on 14 Sep 2001 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 354 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the DOS SS programme. The spacecraft was built by ZVEZ on the Orlan-M bus, with a mass of 140 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.

2001
launched
2002
re-entered
1
year on orbit
140
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Sep 2001 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 354 mission
Operational21 Feb 2006 · entered service
Retired21 Feb 2006 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jan 2002 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28933
COSPAR2005-035C
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerZVEZ
BusOrlan-M
Mass140 kg
ProgrammeDOS SS
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude339 × 351 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Orlan-M No. 14?

Orlan-M No. 14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2001. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Orlan-M No. 14 re-enter the atmosphere?

Orlan-M No. 14 re-entered on 14 Jan 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Orlan-M No. 14?

Orlan-M No. 14 was operated by RKKE and built by ZVEZ (RU).

Launched together

Progress M-SO1 No. 301Re-entered 2001
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.