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deb Meteor-2

Historical record

deb Meteor-2 (NORAD 38285, COSPAR 1988-005AN) is a historical RU catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 30 Jan 1988 on the Meteor-2 No. 20 mission. It was operated by KVR. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1988
launched
38
years on orbit

Lifecycle

Launched30 Jan 1988 · on the Meteor-2 No. 20 mission

Specifications

NORAD ID38285
COSPAR1988-005AN
TypeDebris object
OperatorKVR
Country / StateRU
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude936 × 945 km
Inclination82.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to deb Meteor-2?

deb Meteor-2 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1988 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.

Who operated and built deb Meteor-2?

deb Meteor-2 was operated by KVR (RU).

Launched together

Meteor-2 No. 20NORAD 18820
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-23.