Razdan-N

Re-entered 1 Apr 2021

Razdan-N (NORAD 43243, COSPAR 2018-028A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 2021, launched on 29 Mar 2018 on the EMKA mission. It was operated by MORF as part of the EMKA programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIIEMI on the EMKA bus, with a mass of 520 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.

2018

launched

2021

re-entered

years on orbit

520

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Mar 2018 · on the EMKA mission

Operational1 Feb 2021 · entered service

Retired5 Feb 2021 · end of operational service

Re-entered1 Apr 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43243

COSPAR2018-028A

TypeSatellite

OperatorMORF

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerVNIIEMI

BusEMKA

Mass520 kg (500 kg dry)

ProgrammeEMKA

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)

Altitude315 × 318 km

Inclination96.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Razdan-N?

Razdan-N re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Razdan-N re-enter the atmosphere?

Razdan-N re-entered on 1 Apr 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Razdan-N?

Razdan-N was operated by MORF and built by VNIIEMI (RU).

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

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