Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226

Re-entered 2 Oct 2009

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 (NORAD 35940, COSPAR 2009-053A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 2009, launched on 30 Sep 2009 on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 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 2,892 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

years on orbit

2,892

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Sep 2009 · on the Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 mission

Operational18 Mar 2010 · entered service

Retired17 Mar 2010 · end of operational service

Re-entered2 Oct 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID35940

COSPAR2009-053A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerRKKE

Bus7K-STMA

Mass2,892 kg (2,850 kg dry)

Programme7K-STMA

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude340 × 351 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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. 226 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 re-entered on 2 Oct 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226?

Soyuz 11F732A17 No. 226 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.

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