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Progress 7K-TGM No.401

Re-entered 30 Nov 2008

Progress 7K-TGM No.401 (NORAD 33443, COSPAR 2008-060A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 2008, launched on 26 Nov 2008 on the Progress 7K-TGM No.401 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress MM programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,288 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.

2008
launched
2008
re-entered
0
years on orbit
7,288
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 2008 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No.401 mission
Operational8 Feb 2009 · entered service
Retired8 Feb 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Nov 2008 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33443
COSPAR2008-060A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerPROGT
Bus7K-TGM
Mass7,288 kg (4,600 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress MM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude254 × 271 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No.401?

Progress 7K-TGM No.401 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 2008, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2008. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Progress 7K-TGM No.401 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No.401 re-entered on 30 Nov 2008, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No.401?

Progress 7K-TGM No.401 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).

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