Shtil'-1 instr. package

Re-entered 14 Nov 2014

Shtil'-1 instr. package (NORAD 29159, COSPAR 2006-019C) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 2014, launched on 26 May 2006 on the Vulkan-Kompas-2 mission. It was operated by MAK as part of the Shtil programme. The spacecraft was built by MAK, with a mass of 100 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.

2006

launched

2014

re-entered

years on orbit

100

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 May 2006 · on the Vulkan-Kompas-2 mission

Operational26 May 2006 · entered service

Retired26 May 2006 · end of operational service

Re-entered14 Nov 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29159

COSPAR2006-019C

TypeSatellite

OperatorMAK

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerMAK

Mass100 kg

ProgrammeShtil

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude401 × 492 km

Inclination78.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Shtil'-1 instr. package?

Shtil'-1 instr. package re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Shtil'-1 instr. package re-enter the atmosphere?

Shtil'-1 instr. package re-entered on 14 Nov 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Shtil'-1 instr. package?

Shtil'-1 instr. package was operated by MAK and built by MAK (RU).

Launched together

Vulkan-Kompas-2Re-entered 2011

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

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