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Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224

Re-entered 28 Mar 2009

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 (NORAD 34669, COSPAR 2009-015A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2009, launched on 26 Mar 2009 on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 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 2,895 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.

2009
launched
2009
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,895
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Mar 2009 · on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 mission
Operational11 Oct 2009 · entered service
Retired11 Oct 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Mar 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID34669
COSPAR2009-015A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-STMA
Mass2,895 kg (2,850 kg dry)
Programme7K-STMA
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude224 × 272 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 re-entered on 28 Mar 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 224 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.