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US-PU No. 11L

Re-entered 14 Mar 2008

US-PU No. 11L (NORAD 29247, COSPAR 2006-026A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2008, launched on 25 Jun 2006 on the US-PU/Konus-A mission. It was operated by VMFR as part of the US-PU programme. The spacecraft was built by ARSL/KOMET on the US-P bus, with a mass of 3,500 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
2008
re-entered
2
years on orbit
3,500
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Jun 2006 · on the US-PU/Konus-A mission
Operational16 Feb 2008 · entered service
Retired20 Feb 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Mar 2008 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29247
COSPAR2006-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVMFR
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerARSL/KOMET
BusUS-P
Mass3,500 kg (3,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeUS-PU
CategorySIG/AST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude404 × 416 km
Inclination65.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-PU No. 11L?

US-PU No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2008, 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 US-PU No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?

US-PU No. 11L re-entered on 14 Mar 2008, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built US-PU No. 11L?

US-PU No. 11L was operated by VMFR and built by ARSL/KOMET (RU).

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