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Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718

Re-entered 4 Sep 2015

Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 (NORAD 40885, COSPAR 2015-043A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2015, launched on 2 Sep 2015 on the Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the 7K-STMM programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-STMA A47 bus, with a mass of 2,910 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.

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2,910
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Sep 2015 · on the Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 mission
Operational2 Mar 2016 · entered service
Retired2 Mar 2016 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Sep 2015 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40885
COSPAR2015-043A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-STMA A47
Mass2,910 kg
Programme7K-STMM
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude238 × 280 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718?

Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 re-enter the atmosphere?

Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 re-entered on 4 Sep 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718?

Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 718 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.