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US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV)

Re-entered 4 Jan 2023

US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV) (NORAD 10059, COSPAR 1977-047A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 2023, launched on 16 Jun 1977 on the Oko mission. It was operated by PVO as part of the Oko B programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOL/KOMET on the Oko bus, with a mass of 1,250 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.

1977
launched
2023
re-entered
46
years on orbit
1,250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Jun 1977 · on the Oko mission
Operational30 Mar 1979 · entered service
Retired30 Mar 1979 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Jan 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID10059
COSPAR1977-047A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPVO
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerNPOL/KOMET
BusOko
Mass1,250 kg (1,150 kg dry)
ProgrammeOko B
CategoryEW
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude621 × 39,725 km
Inclination62.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1977. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV) re-enter the atmosphere?

US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV) re-entered on 4 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV)?

US-K 5V95 No. 3001 (TV) was operated by PVO and built by NPOL/KOMET (SU).

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