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Soyuz 11F732 No. 221

Re-entered 12 Oct 2007

Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 (NORAD 32256, COSPAR 2007-045A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 2007, launched on 10 Oct 2007 on the Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STMA programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STMA bus, with a mass of 2,917 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.

2007
launched
2007
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,917
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Oct 2007 · on the Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 mission
Operational19 Apr 2008 · entered service
Retired19 Apr 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered12 Oct 2007 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID32256
COSPAR2007-045A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-STMA
Mass2,917 kg (2,850 kg dry)
Programme7K-STMA
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude253 × 258 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 11F732 No. 221?

Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 re-entered on 12 Oct 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732 No. 221?

Soyuz 11F732 No. 221 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).

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