Cosmos 2243

Launch data:

Decay

Mission details:

• At the time of orbital injection there was a major explosion, resulting in 172 fragments being detected. It is unclear whether the explosion was unused propellant on the orbital stage of the launch vehicle, the Cosmos 2243 propulsion system or the premature and accidental operation of the satellite's self-destruct system.
• The main object after the explosion decayed May 06.